Edenton, North Carolina Tilt-Top Tea Table
18th century, mahogany with three-board top and dove-tailed box over ring and urn-form standard, raised on an arched tripod base with raised pad feet. Underside of table with original brass catch and underside of standard decorated with turned cap.
28 x 36 in. diameter


Excellent old surface.
Private Collection, purchased from John Bivens in the 1990s. Similar example illustrated in "Furniture of Coastal North Carolina" p.152.

Hairline to standard; repair to lower standard; screws added to secure cap.