Posted 5 years ago
Jnd332p
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Here is a card table that belonged to my grandparents. I have tried to find some info on it but there is no information on the back or the base.
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Posted 5 years ago
Jnd332p
(2 items)
Here is a card table that belonged to my grandparents. I have tried to find some info on it but there is no information on the back or the base.
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You have a wonderful example of what is typically called folk marquetry.
Apparently these objects were not mass produced but were created by individuals, often anonymously.
I love this stuff and have previously posted something on this topic. See:
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/247611-more-folk-marquetry-parquetry
You will need to cut and past the URL into the navigation bar.
I show 4 examples from my collection and provide recommendations for further reading.
Groveland.
GORGEOUS table! I love it.