Maryland, attributed to the shop of John Shaw, Annapolis, circa 1800, with figured, bookmatched shaped mahogany top with molded edges, above a serpentine line inlaid skirt, with single dovetailed drawer, inlaid tapered legs with spade feet, poplar, pine, and white cedar(?) secondary, with oak gates, mellow surface with rich brown color, 29-1/4 x 31-1/2 x 16 in.

Note: In its design and use of secondary woods, this table closely conforms to other tables documented to the shop of John Shaw of Annapolis. See Baltimore Museum of Art, John Shaw: Cabinetmaker of Annapolis, catalogue no. 37, 53, 54, 57, and 58.

brass drawer pull replaced, crack and repair at one rear leg attachment, typical repairs and scattered shrinkage cracks at skirt veneers