Table, Tea

Object Name:

Table, Tea

Object ID:

1966.030.16

Place of Origin:

New England

Date:

1790

Description:

Tilt-top Tripod Table, or Tea Table. Mahogany. Circular top with a rounded edge. The shaft has a cylindrical base and top between which are an urn, column and ring turnings. The urn is spirally reeded. There are three cabriole legs with flat sides and rounded upper and lower surfaces. The snake feet have distinct platforms. Each leg is scalloped on the lower edge near the juncture with the shaft, the base of which is also scalloped. There are two cleats and a turning block of mahogany. There is a new brass catch. The position of an earlier one is indicated by three pairs of holes arranged in triangular formation on the opposite side of the block. The top is made from five pieces and has probably been rebuilt. There is a modern three-armed steel brace at the end of the shaft, reinforcing the legs. There is a chrome-plated steel button on the bottom of each foot.

Material:

Wood
Brass

Dimensions:

H-26.375 Dia-31 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. This accession includes: furniture, glass, tie-backs, mirror knobs, miscellaneous brass hardware and articles.

Credit Line:

Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers

People:

Rogers, Harry (1886-1961), Rogers, Josephine (1887-1970)