probably New York, circa 1870s, exquisitely inlaid top with mother of pearl, brass, burlwood, and other exotic veneers centering a fine marquetry panel depicting a scene from Aesop's Fables, two small drawers mounted on a heavy swiveling adjustable brass pedestal, the brass mechanism likely patented by George W. Gates, set with griffin and lion's paw carved figured walnut legs, mounted on casters, 42 x 32-3/4 x 22-1/2 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Sharon B. Jorgensen Antiques, Boston, Massachusetts for $6,400, date unknown; for Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection

very fine quality and excellent condition, some color variation at outer banding at top, very minor losses to inset mother of pearl and brass lines on top, minor shrinkage cracks at legs, bruise at one corner of top with crack at underside, crack and possible restoration at one side lamination of foot, minor chip and loss at one knee return