American Queen Anne Walnut Tilt Top Tea Table, Chester County, Pennsylvania

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American Queen Anne Walnut Tilt Top Tea Table, Chester County, Pennsylvania

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AMERICAN QUEEN ANNE WALNUT TEA TABLE CIRCA 1770 Chester County, Pennsylvania w/ Birdcage Structure This rare and very striking tea table is a fine example of rural ingenuity. The distinctive raised tongue along the shoulder of the cabriole leg, the matched turning of the birdcage pillars to the pedestal, the faceted cleats and intense repeated ring turnings of the lowest third of the pedestal are all indicative of a Chester County origin. It remain entirely pure with untouched originality other than a few screws and the finish, which was probably refreshed at some point during the 20th century. The entire table is crafted of walnut, the two board top with four impressions on the back from where it was affixed to a lathe when the top was carefully carved to form a rim of the solid. The birdcage mechanism allows the top to rotate freely to easily serve tea, this affixed on dowels to the pair of flanking cleats with their bevelled edges and angled ends. The pedestal is a work of art, an intricate but highly robust swollen baluster over deep repeating ring turnings. The cabriole legs set into the pedestal with large dovetails beneath an original wrought iron spider bracket affixed with rosehead nails, the underside of each leg arching then curving back down to meet the base. The legs terminate in soft clubbed feet on a thin blade. For anyone passionate about the creativity and unrestrained designs of rural Chester County, this is an absolute treasure. In a very fine state of preservation and entirely pure, it is an investment grade selection that will certainly be a cherished part of any carefully selected collection. Literature: Furniture and it's Makers of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Margaret Schiffer, f. 152 - a Chippendale Walnut Tilt Top Tea Table in the collection of the Chester County Historical Society with identical shoulders at the top of the legs, identical cleats and screws, very similar ring turning along the lower third of the baluster Materials: Walnut in all surfaces Measurements: 48 1/8" H tilted, 29 1/16" H rested; top is 34 7/8" H x 35 13/16" W Condition Report: Old refinish with deep and attractive patina under later layers of wax. One replaced screw in cleats, one replaced nail on original spider bracket under legs. Unmoved original hardware and cleats, original key and lock ring. Minor scratches and wear as expected. Overall in a very fine state of preservation. We have a very large collection of additional images for this table on our primary website - a link is available upon request.

Dimensions:
Height: 29.07 in (73.84 cm)Diameter: 35.82 in (90.99 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1770-1779
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1770
Condition:
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 411DLP291stDibs: LU105901490122