jgherman

Hi Bob,

Right, I met Freddie about 2 years ago at an open house at Phil's shop.

I won't say how long it took me to get the less-than-ideal pictures of my piece posted. The sad thing is, I'm a software engineer. So, don't feel bad.

You've got some interesting classes at your school. My carving skills (pretty much non-existent) could benefit. A good idea having weekend classes, particularly during the otherwise dark, dead and boring time of the year. (Nov-Feb)

Thanks,

John

Thanks. Seymour got this one just about perfect. Robert Mussey, the exhibit's curator, claimed it was his favorite piece. I guess that's why he used it for the dust jacket for his book. I'm sure you've seen it - http://www.amazon.com/Furniture-Masterworks-John-Thomas-Seymour/dp/0883891263

I've hear of two other people making this - someone from Australia at North Bennett St School in Boston and a student of Phil Lowe's in Beverly, MA. Never actually tracked them down. I'll bet there are a couple others out there as well.

Definitely consider antique repro mirror glass. It makes a big difference. I got at at http://www.hinesstudios.net/rsquared/ Very accommodating there. My first piece was too distressed and they replaced it w/o charge.

I also found a good way of attaching the mirror uprights using an aluminum backing plate. I've seen several antiques that have failed at that joint and I didn't want that to happen to mine. I can give you details if you want.

-John

This looks like the same card table I made 7-8 years ago out of Michael Dunbar's Federal Furniture. But, my version was nothing near as elaborate. Beautiful sunburst on the top and center medallion!