I waxed and reglued it and it is standing strong. The original finish looks great save a few expected rubs and scuffs. Even the castors are working well.
I recently found a photo of the Rockefeller Smoking room in the Brooklyn Museum and was surprised to see a table matching mine in the photo (see image, look carefully, way in the back under the hanging cabinet - I will try to post another image of mine when I get a chance (no digital camera for me) It can also be seen in the book "In Pursuit of Beauty", page 138.) I contacted Barry Harwood at the Brooklyn Museum, who feels the room was decorated by Pottier & Stymus, but that this table was purchased either by the decorators, or by the family.
Does anyone know anything about who may have made the table ? value? history? I am a huge fan of 1870's ebonized furnishings and after resurrecting it, this little table means alot to me.
Jim