Neal Auction 2012

98 417. An American Classical Carved Mahogany Games Table , early 19th c., Baltimore, foldover top with reeded edge, figured frieze, lobed urn stem, outswept reeded legs, brass paw feet, casters, height 29 1/2 in., width 37 in., depth 18 1/4 in. $1200/1800 Note: The melon support with turnings and boldly reeded legs on this table are identical to those on two noted Baltimore tables: the first a writing table attributed to William Camp (active 1801-1822), descended in the family of Baltimore mayor Sheppard Church Leakin (1790-1867), and now conserved by the Maryland Historical Society (acc. 23.17.11); the second a work table signed by Ralph Forrester (active 1814-1829) at the Baltimore Museum of Art (acc.1967.1). Reference: Weidman. Furniture in Maryland 1740-19404 . fig. 159, p. 186. 418. A William IV Mahogany Tilt-Top Center Table , c. 1840, circular molded top with plain skirt, bulbous faceted stem and foliate collar on an incurvate triangular plinth, paw feet, height 28 1/4 in., diameter 47 3/8 in. $1500/2500 419. A William IV Carved Mahogany Child’s Chair on Stand , mid-19th c., caned barrel back and seat, scroll arms, turned legs, turned X stretcher, the stand with turned tapered legs. $700/900 420. A Charles X Carved Mahogany Center Table , early 19th c., dished Breccia marble top, faceted pedestal, scrolled supports, paw feet, height 27 in., diameter 38 in. $1500/2500 421. A Fine Paris Porcelain Vase , c. 1818, possibly Darte Frères, opposing reserves depicting a trio of rogues committing robbery, signed “halbedel pinxit, 1818”; the other with magenta ground, painted with Empire designs from Percier & Fontaine, flanked by acanthus, scrolled handles, centered by rosettes, spreading socle, plinth base, height 18 in., width 9 in., depth 5 3/4 in. $2500/3500 417 419 420 421 418