Lot Essay
Similar inlay patterns of patera surrounded by a trailing vine found in G. Hepplewhite's, The Cabinet-Maker and Upholster's Guide, possibly served as sources for this design (New York, rpt. 1969, pl. 63).
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A FEDERAL INLAID CHERRYWOOD TILT-TOP STAND
CONNECTICUT, 1790-1810
The oval top inlaid with central patera and a border of trailing vine inlay flowing from a vase and tied in a bow at the apex, outlined in a band of triple inlay, the top, edged in double line inlay above cylindrical shaft with line-inlaid turned urn, on shaped inlaid legs with cuffs--29in. high, 16 3/8in. wide, 24 1/2in. deep
CONNECTICUT, 1790-1810
The oval top inlaid with central patera and a border of trailing vine inlay flowing from a vase and tied in a bow at the apex, outlined in a band of triple inlay, the top, edged in double line inlay above cylindrical shaft with line-inlaid turned urn, on shaped inlaid legs with cuffs--29in. high, 16 3/8in. wide, 24 1/2in. deep