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Hello All,

I would appreciate any help dating this small drop-leaf table that I picked up recently from a thrift store. The dovetails on the drawers are different sizes and appear to be hand cut, and there are square nails in various spots. There is also writing on the back and underneath one drawer, though it's illegible to me.

Thank you

 

Those dovetails do not appear to be machine cut so that's a good sign. At least to me.

 

Im going to guess 1830s,could it be Empire ? Whats the writing on the back say ? Wonderful piece !

 

Double drawer Pembroke work table. Maybe as early as 1830 but just as likely 1850. Secondary wood is pine. Primary wood is undetermined.... something besides oak or walnut. Can we see a straight on shot of the top?

 

Thank you @Bookahtoo , @Moriarty, @verybrad, and @johnnycb09 for the replies! I appreciate the info on style and wood type as well. I haven't been able to make out the writing, however have included some additional photos below including one of the writing found under a drawer. As requested please also see photos of the top:

Top View:






Writing found under one of the drawers:



Better photo of writing on the back of the table:



Photos of the sliding supports for the leafs:




Thank you again for the info.