Tea Table

Date1750-1775

OriginAmerica, Rhode Island (possibly) or England

MediumMahogany

DimensionsOH: 47 1/2"; Diam. of top: 34 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1950-780

DescriptionTea table. Circular top with rounded edge; two rectangular braces on underside screwed into top; braces attached to square block at top of pillar by means of wooden pegs; turned central pillar with molded rings at top and a swirl-carved vase as a base; three cabriole legs terminating in elongated pad feet; underside of pillar braced with a triangular wrought iron plate or "spider".ProvenanceWilliam Bozarth, Williamsburg, VA.