Empire-style drop-leaf table. The central pier is in the shape of a lyre and sits on four hairy paw feet with casters. The upper base corners are carved with leaves and have acorn finials.
Context
Made by Lyman Briggs in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
1945.19
Source or Donor
Dieter, Frederick J.
Acquisition Method
Gift
Made/Created
Artist
Briggs, Lyman (1803-1850)
Date made
1825 - 1830
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Table
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Support Furniture
Nomenclature Class
Furniture
Nomenclature Category
Category 02: Furnishings
Dimensions
Height
28-1/4 in
Width
41-3/4 in
Depth
46-1/4 in
Material
Wood, Mahogany, White Pine
Relationships
Related Publications
Publication
The Best the Country Affords
Publication
Vermont Cabinetmakers & Chairmakers Before 1855 - A Checklist
