Virginia Queen Anne Tilt Top Tea Table

Attributed to Norfolk, circa 1760-80, mahogany, circular molded one board dish top, dovetailed open box, ring and urn turned standard, tripod cabriole legs with a raised pad foot.

28 x 26.5 x 25 7/8 in.

Purchased from a Southeastern Virginia estate by Richmond, VA dealer J. K. Beard. Huber Antiques, featured in M.A.D. April, 1995. Current consignor.

Literature: Edenton Furniture and Culture, Colonial and Federal Periods, Thomas R. J. Newbern and James R. Melchor, pg. 41-42.

Battens reset; two hairline cracks at base on knee on two legs with old under-brace.

$6,000 - 9,000