Tea table, rectangular

Date1740-1775

MediumMahogany

DimensionsTop: OH: 25 1/2"; OL: 23"; OW: 19 1/4"
Stand: OH: 25 1/4"; OW: 19 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1967-455

DescriptionTea table, rectangular; plain, flat rectangular top with pair of braces attached to underside near center; rectangular pedestal block pegged between braces and hinged at one end of block, fastened with brass catch at other end; "square" pole dowelled into block; holes pierced through two sides of pole with metal ratchet attached to front; pole telescopes into "square" pedestal with molded corners; brass ring pull on spring adjusts to fit ratchet device; "square" molded edge around base of pedestal which stands on a circular block with projecting molded upper edge; supported on three plain cabriole legs terminating in substantial snake feet.