Description
breakfront:
buffet - has curved front and inlay wood detail (side drawers have felt lined silverware dividers)
chairs with leather seats - 2 arm and 4 side
table with 3 leaves - has inlay design on top
Category
Furniture
Medium
Mahogany
Distinguishing marks
has round medallion showing "Berkey and Gay Furniture" in cabinet and breakfront
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Table: 64"L x 42"W x 27.75"H (with leaves-max. 8'1"L); buffet: 62"L x 35.5"H x (19.5" narrowest in middle to 21" widest)W, breakfront: 45"W x 16"D x 77"H
Date Period
1938 - bought from Marshall Fields, Chicago, in 1939
Weight
not sure
History
Mom bought it at a 40% discount when an employee of Marshall Fields. All is original finish, except the the leather on the chairs have been replaced. There had been some damage on the table legs, which have been professionally repaired.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Prices are showing an employee 40% discount: $98-table and leaves, $135-buffet, $152-breakfront, $72-2 arm chairs, $120-4 side chairs
For Sale?
No
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