Figure 750 shows a pie-crust table with a gallery top in the possession of Mr.

John J. Gilbert, of Baltimore. The top is composed of two long serpentine curves on the sides .and a large and two small half-round curves on each end. The bast is carved with .a spiral fluting below which is a godrooned edge, and the lower part of the bulb is also godrooned. The small torus moulding is carved in a leaf design. On the knees are carved acanthus leaves and the legs terminate in bird's claw and ball feet.

Figure 750. Tripod-Table with gallery top, 1750-75.

Figure 751. Tripod-Table with human legs, 1750-75.

Figure 751 shows a very homely form of table, of which quite a number are found, having human legs with low shoes and shoe buckles. The top is round with a carved edge. This table is the property of the Tiffany Studios, of New York.

Figure 752 shows a tripod-table with a scalloped edge, sometimes called a plate or dish top table, because a plate or saucer would about fit in the curves. The base is carved in a spiral turning and on the knees are carved acanthus leaves. The legs terminate in the rat's claw and ball feet. This table is the property of the writer.

Another form of tripod-table, which is more often found in England than here, is shown in Figure 753 and is known as a dumb-waiter table. There are three tray tops, each carved with a raised pearl edge. Between the trays are vaseturned columns, fluted and reeded, and upon the bulb under the lower tray is carved a leaf design. The knees are ornamented with carving in the form of acanthus leaves, and the legs terminate in rat's claw and ball feet. Each of the trays revolve. This table is the property of the writer.

Figure 752. Tripod-Table with dish top, 1750-75.

Figure 754 shows a candle-stand having a raised edge. It closely resembles that shown in Figure 743. The diameter of the top is nineteen inches.

Figure 755 shows still another candle-stand which is in the Erving Collection. The edge of the top is godrooned, otherwise the piece is plain except for the bird's claw and ball feet.

Figure 753. Dumb-Waiter Table, 1750-75.

Figure 754. Small Tripod-Table with tray top, second quarter eighteenth century.

Figure 755. Small Tripod-Table with godrooned edge, second quarter eighteenth century.

Figure 756 shows a candle-stand in tripod shape, the property of the Misses Andrews. It is exactly like the larger pieces above shown except in size. Tables of this sort were very plentiful throughout the colonies.

Figure 756. Small Tripod-Table, last half eighteenth century.

Figure 757. Tripod-Table with octagonal gallery top, 1725-50.

Figure 757 shows an interesting gallery-top table belonging to the Tiffany Studios. The gallery is cut in a fret design and is rather high. The base is plain except for spiral carving on the bulb. The knees are ornamented with carved acanthus leaves and the legs terminate in animal's claw and ball feet.

A very graceful candle-stand in the Pendleton Collection, owned by the Rhode Island School of Design, is shown in Figure 758. The small top has a raised edge cut from the solid in four double cyma curves with a flower at the juncture of each section. The base is made up of two elongated bulbs with concave surfaces. On the knees is a slight leaf carving and the legs terminate in bird's claw and ball feet. This stand is 36 inches high and the top is 9⅜ inches in diameter.

Tall candle-stands are not very common in this country, although a number have been found in the South.

Figure 758. Candle-Stand, 1725-50.

In England they were rather plentiful, and Chippendale shows .a number of designs.

Card-tables were plentiful throughout the eighteenth century, and Figure 759 shows a fairly early one made of mahogany. It resembles quite closely the tea-tables of the period. The two top sections are hinged at the back, and when open the leaf is supported by one of the legs which swings out for that purpose. Occasionally these tables are made with both rear legs swinging out to hold the leaf. The corners are blocked, making squares to hold the candle-sticks. The legs are cabriole and terminate in bird's claw and ball feet, and on the knees are carved acanthus leaves.

Figure 760 shows another card-table with a plain rectangular top which opens in the manner described above. There is one drawer, and the lower edge of the skirt is godrooned. The legs are cabriole and the feet are of the bird's claw and ball type, and on the knees are carved acanthus leaves.

Card-Table, 1725-50.

Card-Table, 1725-50.

Another card-table which is the property of the Tiffany Studios is shown in Figure 761. It is made in the usual way, the top folding over and being supported by one of the rear legs which swings out. There are circular places at the corners for holding the candle-sticks. On the front is a well-executed design of scrolls in the Chippendale style. The legs are cabriole, terminating in bird's claw and ball feet, and on the knees are carved acanthus leaves and a foliated cartouche from which are pendent a cord and tassel.

Card-Table, 1750-75.