Directoire mahogany mechanical table with hinged rectangular wood top with leather writing surface lifting to form a reading stand with a removable writing bar, the whole is raised on a straight apron with a side draw with escutcheon and a pull out slide, all on turned, fluted legs, early 19th century. Provenance: From prominent Woodbridge, Connecticut family collection. ht. 28in. wd. 19in. dp. 15in.
Estimate: $400 - $700