Federal Tilt-Top Candlestand

New York, ca. 1815
Mahogany, white oak block
Condition: Great condition, minor shrinkage cracks to the top, replaced latch.
Provenance: Private collection, Boston, Massachusetts
The wonderful figured mahogany shaped top is fitted with cleats tilting on a block above a finely carved and reeded, turned urn form shaft supported by carved and reeded splay legs ending on ball feet. The graceful form of this table is further complemented with the fine selection of mahogany.