Antique Federal Mahogany Two Drawer Work Stand with Lions Head Pulls c. 1820 barbedienne bronze The rich green uranium glass

The rich green uranium glass displays the distinctive glow collectors prize under ultraviolet light while maintaining a refined appearance in normal lighting

The design continues seamlessly around the egg

It has that classic Impressionist sensibility—focused on light

The colors of the glass range from deep emerald green to translucent white

she was sold for scrap

Antique Federal Mahogany Two Drawer Work Stand with Lions Head Pulls c. 1820 barbedienne bronze The rich green uranium glassThis is a really great example of an American Federal period work stand, dating to around 1820a time when furniture makers were refining forms with a lighter, more elegant touch following the heavier styles of the 18th century. Pieces like this were designed for practical household tasks such as sewing or writing, but they were also made with a clear sense of proportion and beauty. This one has that classic Federal balancerefined, understated, and