A Mahogany Dining Table, Baltimore, c.1835

attributed to John Needles; nearly identical pillar turnings and bases can be seen on a related table, both halves being labeled by Needles, which sold at W. A. Smith Auctions, New Hampshire on February 19, 2001; from the estate of Ms. Norma Smith of Luray, Virginia; dimensions: 29” high x 41” wide x 84” long (scroll down for assembled table image)

$9,400

 

This is an end view of one section of a Classical two-part mahogany dining table, each part with a paper label of cabinetmaker John Needles of Baltimore, Maryland. Overall dimensions as set up are 46 1/2" wide x 95" long. It appeared to go to collectors for $19,800. William A. Smith Inc., Plainfield, New Hampshire, February 19, 2001. (www.maineantiquedigest.com)