Table, Tea
- Object Name:
- Table, Tea
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.005
- Place of Origin:
- New England
- Date:
- 1770-1790
- Description:
- Tripod Tea Table. Mahogany. Rectangular top with a drop-leaf hinged on one of long sides. All four corners of opened top are incurved; outer edges of top and leaf are rounded. Shaft with cylindrical base and top, between which are a shallow urn, tapered column and vase turnings. Three thick, cabriole legs with rounded upper surfaces and chamfered edges on underside; large snake feet having distinct platforms and central ridges. Each leg is scalloped on lower edge near juncture of shaft, base of which is also scalloped with lowest points at center of each face. Shaft is doweled into large rectangular pine block with chamfered edges, which has been reattached to top using modern screws. Shaft is attached near inner edge of stationary top, legs being arranged in such a way that only one projects beyond folded drop-leaf, at center. Leaf supported on U-shaped, mahogany slide. Entire underside of table painted red. Three-armed iron brace at end of shaft, attached with hand-forged nails. Top made from two pieces. Several checks in top and leaf.
- Material:
- Wood
Mahogany - Dimensions:
- H-26.75 W-22 D-29.25 inches
- Provenance:
- From the Rogers Collection -- a gift (and later bequest) of Josephine Rogers given in memory of her husband, Harry K. Rogers -- consists of a large collection of New Hampshire glass, parian ware, and other decorative arts.
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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