Stand
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Deacon Josiah Phelps
(American)
Furniture MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1780-1800
MediumMaple primary wood, pine secondary wood, iron
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth of top): 27 5/8 x 18 1/16 x 18in. (70.2 x 45.9 x 45.7cm)
Component (maximum width between two feet): 22 1/4in. (56.5cm)
ClassificationsFurniture
Credit LinePossibly a gift of Helen E. Royce
Object number1986.251.0
DescriptionMaple stand in the late Chippendale or early Federal style. The stand has a square top, over a baluster-shaped pedestal, over a cylindrical base, and three cabriole legs each ending in a pad foot. The pedestal consists of a cylindrical top over a baluster, over a recessed ring, over a cylindrical base.
Condition: The top surface is well worn, scratched and stained. There are three small holes through the center of the top. One board that forms the top has split; a cleat is screwed to the underside of the top at one end of the split. The base of the stand has split at one side. One foot has been repaired or replaced; a screw is inserted through the back of the ankle to join the foot and leg. There are a small number of insect holes on the top, pedestal, and feet of the stand. There is a drip of paint on one of the ankles.
Design and Construction Details: The top is made from two boards that are butted together. The top is screwed to a rectangular cleat from below. The pedestal is tenoned into the cleat. Each leg is dovetailed to the base of the pedestal. Three iron strips are nailed to the underside of the pedestal base, where the legs join the base.
Condition: The top surface is well worn, scratched and stained. There are three small holes through the center of the top. One board that forms the top has split; a cleat is screwed to the underside of the top at one end of the split. The base of the stand has split at one side. One foot has been repaired or replaced; a screw is inserted through the back of the ankle to join the foot and leg. There are a small number of insect holes on the top, pedestal, and feet of the stand. There is a drip of paint on one of the ankles.
Design and Construction Details: The top is made from two boards that are butted together. The top is screwed to a rectangular cleat from below. The pedestal is tenoned into the cleat. Each leg is dovetailed to the base of the pedestal. Three iron strips are nailed to the underside of the pedestal base, where the legs join the base.
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