Piedmont, probably Randolph or Rowan County, 1795-1830, walnut with yellow pine secondary, two board top with molded edges, single dovetailed drawer, on shaped legs with distinctive trifid feet, 26-3/4 x 30-1/2 x 21-1/4 in.Note: This rare table is illustrated in Michael Lewis, "American Vernacular Furniture and the North Carolina Backcountry",ÿThe Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts, November 1994, fig. 12. - Provenance: Purchased at an estate auction in Piedmont North Carolina by O.O. Thompson, circa 1982; Roddy Moore; Private Collection
Condition
good condition overall with mellow brown patinated surface, patch at one rear toe, other rear foot with surface crack and shallow patch, crack and repair at one rear leg attachment with face patch, minor cracks at front leg attachments with some touches of color, additional pins and one very small face patch, top with typical stains, minor warping, and some later nails, edge wear, brass drawer pull is replaced, original lock