TEA POY TABLE

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: First Floor Library

About this object

The small square table is a tea poy table. In the front is an open compartment lined in red damask. On the top is a marquetry pattern of cubes. The entire square is supported by a semi-circular bracket underneath. This rests on a pedestal and four outsplayed feet which end in brass lion's paws.

Object name:

TEA POY TABLE

Made from:

Wood -- brass -- cloth

Made in:

England

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

69.2 x 38.4 x 34.6 cm (27 1/4 x 15 1/8 x 13 5/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

33.22

Class:

FURNITURE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973