As you can tell by the pics and from my research this is a Chippendale style reproduction. It has intricate legwork with cabriole curves and ball and claw feet. Gadrooned on the bottom edge of the apron. I inherited it from my Grandmother and at first I thought it was just a card table. Upon inspection I found the remainder of the slides and the only marking- Franklin Woodworking Company, Louisville, Kentucky. Unfortunately noone knows where the leaves are, so I assume it could only be sold as a card table, unless someone wanted to actually use it and had leaves made. I would like to know what it is made of and approximate value, as well as any other info you may be able to discern. I have not come across anything like this online after extensive searching. This is the only place I found online that doesn't charge for these appraisals and would also like to know how I may support you guys in what you do.
Thank you for any help.
Description
Category
American Furniture
Medium
Wood and Veneer
Distinguishing marks
Jefferson woodworking company
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
about 3.5 feet wide by about 7 feet long
Date Period
?
Weight
medium
History
?
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Inherited
For Sale?
No
Re: Jefferson expanding table
The veneer on the underside of the folding piece is different than the rest of the table. I do not know why, maybe it was resurfaced but if so it was done flawlessly (except that it doesn't match). Can you tell what either or both are made of?
Re: Jefferson expanding table
Most tables of this type are mahogany or walnut, your images are not clear enough to determine a species.
Lovejoy
Re: Jefferson expanding table
There have been many Jefferson tables on here. Please do a search on site. here is a link to one of them.
http://www.instappraisal.com/content/jefferson-woodworking-co-dining-se…