Yeah, that sounds right to me. Desks of any style/era are a tough sell these days, they take up a lot of space and offer very little function....
Except for maybe Shaker!
$300-500 ain't bad for a rocker, the new covering looks well done.
So what is consensus, import?
That's a theory, not a fact, 2 totally different things. And, the fact is, no one knows nor are they ever likely to know why they call these...
While we wait on that, check out this little guy. It's early C. 1700, has drop leafs and it SWIVELS like a lazy susan. It's also pricey, over 5k...
What kinda Englishman doesn't know what a cricket table is??!!:eek::oops::hilarious: We thought everyone knew what a cricket table was.:joyful:...
No problem, sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words, particularly if one is unfamiliar with woodworking terms.
Indeed, from Jack's blog, a period painting of an English cottage scene. [ATTACH] Fig. 2. A cricket table laid out for taking tea. From the...
About that batten ( called bearer by the English) and why they are important on this form of table. No isn't and, kinda tricky to mill, check out...
I inquired about this on Jack's blog james conrad says: 6th May 2020 at 8:15 am I wonder, why do they call them “cricket” tables? It seems such...
Thing is, we will probably never know why this table form got nicknamed "Cricket Table", this is a common occurrence with old furniture. Things...
I just checked Jack Plane's Blog and, he doesn't know exactly what the deal is on this "Cricket Table" thingy either and if Jack doesn't know, NO...
It is odd no doubt, especially since these small tables were developed in the 16th century & cricket much later. Actually, I think they chew...
Yeah, $8500. not exactly giving that table away! As usual, the condition normally plays a big role in value, and on OP table, the "batten" seems...
Yep, I am going with Davey's man on this one.
Me too! And, I bet it has never seen a cricket field in its entire life!:rolleyes: Change the tag to "Cricket Table" and watch it fly out the...
Better English examples, First one is walnut with turned splay legs The second is William & Mary and a really outstanding example, notice the...
That may be but, you would take a HUGE hit in your pocketbook with your choice.:eek: No, I didn't notice that but guesses it has to do with...
I would add that Americans built "cricket" tables back in the day, after all we were British subjects once upon a time. I doubt we called them...
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