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Antique Merringdale, Chippendale style dining room furniture by Berkey and Gay

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Description

Meringdale Suite designed from Chippendale pieces as noted in original documentation

Table with 3 leaves, 5 Side Chairs and 1 King Armchair & China Cabinet

Tabletop is distinguished by perfectly fan matched walnut with hand carved legs and apron with burled English Elm which is matched in the chair backs and front of China Cabinet,  The 44 in x 62 in table, extends to 8 feet by 3 leaves.  Underside of table branded with suite number 2751 and inlaid gold Shopmark coin "Berkey & Gay Furniture trademark" stamp.

The China Cabinet is defined by a beautifully formed centered crown and hand carvings divided by a figured band of English Elm burl with Crotch Walnut above and below.  Walnut is used for all structural parts and mahogany in drawer.  The glass door fronts are outlined in graceful crown shaped design of walnut which is matched in the chair backs.  There is generous use of beautiful hand carvings throughout the china cabinet, table and chairs. "Berkey & Gay Furniture trademark" gold Shopmark coin inlaid inside of china cabinet drawer.

Theses are beautiful well maintained furniture pieces with original documentation also bearing suite #2751 on the backside.

Category American Furniture
Medium Butt & Crotch Walnut and English Elm Burl
Distinguishing marks Meringdale Suite designed from Chippendale pieces by Berkey and Gay with original documentation suite #2751
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item Table 44 in x 62 inch, , extends to 8 feet by 3 leaves,
China cabinet 72.5 x 37 inches
Chairs 40 inches high
Date Period Early 1900
History Have original documentation with history.
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