Table
- Object Name:
- Table
- Object ID:
- 1958.062.02
- Place of Origin:
- Portsmouth, NH
- Date:
- 1795-1810
- Description:
- Urn Stand. Mahogany, maple, and white pine. Oval top; chip-carved edge and scalloped gallery set in 1/4" from the edge. Veneered rails with enriched cock beading along the lower edge and extending across all four legs. Sliding teacup shelf at front just below top, with a brass knob. Four square, tapered and slightly splayed legs, each with a projecting anklet in form of a bead. Below anklet, feet have a sharper taper. Above anklet, outer surface of each leg is reeded. Canvas glued to inner surface of rails for reinforcement.
- Material:
- Wood
Mahogany
Maple
Pine - Dimensions:
- H-30.125 W-15.125 D-11.75 inches
- Provenance:
- Coffee urn (.01) and urn stand (.02) said to have belonged to John Langdon (1741-1819), who served in the U.S. Senate, 1789-1801, and as N.H. Governor, 1805-1811.
Statement from legatee in will: "the coffee urn and the stand with it, once owned by Honorable John Langdon." - Credit Line:
- Bequest of Louise B. Douglass
- Subjects:
- Beverages, Tea, Tea ceremonies
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