Rare Shaker gatelag, Ministry Table |
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Illustrated in: The Encyclopedia of Shaker Furniture Rieman and Burkes, page 182 plate 238 The Complete Book of Shaker Furniture Rieman and Burkes, page 133 plate 51 |
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Note swing legs and dovetailed frame |
Classic form, attributed to Mt. Lebanon, NY |
" Although gateleg tables are a common worldly form, very few Shaker examples have been identified." |
Old refinish, minor repairs, Rare form
The photographs of this table in Shaker Encyclopedia shows remnants of a lime green overpaint
in some of the joints and on the underside that had not been removed. It has now been properly cleaned.
dealer price19,500
