Figure 787 shows a tripod-table in Sheraton style. The top is octagonal with raised edge. The column is reeded and the feet turn under in the manner characteristic of the Sheraton school, which is the reverse of the earlier type. This table is the property of Mr. H. W. Erving.

Figure 787. Tripod-Table, 1790-1800.

Another tripod table in Sheraton style, the property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is shown in Figure 788. The top is octagonal, the base is turned in a vase pattern, and the legs are in the usual Sheraton form, terminating in spade feet.

A handsome dumb-waiter table of this style, the property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is shown in Figure 789. There are two trays, the edges of which are finished with the reel-and-bead moulding. The two columns are fluted, and fern leaves are carved on the vase-turnings below. The legs, four in number, are in the usual Sheraton form, ending in spade feet, and on the edges of the legs is carved a simple fret design.

Figure 790 shows a pole screen of the period on a plain tripod base. The screen is oval and filled in with needle-work. It is the property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Figure 788. Tripod-Table, about 1800.

Figure 789. Dumb-Waiter Table, 1785-90.

Figure 791 shows another pole screen of the period, the property of Mrs. Eustace L. Allen, of Hartford. The base is in the usual tripod style, perfectly plain. The screen is shield-shaped with an embroidered picture. The finial on the pole is a carved flame.

An interesting dressing-case on legs is shown in Figure 792, the property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The top contains a toilet-box, and at either end are lion ring handles. The four legs are in the concave curve of the Phyfe school and terminate in brass lions' claws, and the base is supported by a circular stretcher.

Figure 793 shows a music-rack in the Phyfe style. There are five compartments for music in the upper section. Below that is a long drawer and still lower is an open shelf. The sides are lyre-shaped, the base representing inverted lyres. This is the property of Mr. Dwight M. Prouty, of Boston.

Figure 790. Pole Screen, about 1790.

Figure 791. Pole Screen, about 1790.

Delicate little sewing-tables were popular in the late years of the eighteenth century. Sometimes the tops would lift, disclosing a cabinet with compartments designed to fit sewing utensils. Often there was a pocket attached to a frame at the bottom within which to keep the sewing.

Figure 794 shows a Sheraton work-table in the writer's possession. It is made throughout of satin-wood and painted. On the top is an allegorical group and a border of flowers and leaves, and vines and flowers are painted on the drawer, sides, and back, and at the centre of the back is the monogram of the owner. There is one drawer below which is the pocket drawer. The legs are round, with turned rings, and the surface is covered with painted leaves and vines.

Figure 792. Toilet-Case, 1800-10.

Figure 793. Music-Rack, 1810-20.

Figure 794. Sewing-Table, 1800-10.

Figure 795. Sewing-Table, 1800-IO.

Figure 795 shows another form of sewing-table. The cylinder ends are tambour and are intended to hold the sewing. The top lifts, disclosing a place to write, and small compartments are at the sides. These side compartments contain trays which lift off to give access to the space below. There are two drawers. The piece stands on a pedestal with four concave curved legs, typical of the Phyfe period, and the feet are balls. This table is the property of Mr. H. W. Erving.

Sewing-Table, 1810-20.

Figure 797. Sofa-Table, 1810-20.

Figure 796 shows a work-table with brass lions' feet. It stands on a curved base with four C-shaped legs on which is carved a leaf pattern.

Figure 797 shows a long, narrow table finished alike on all sides, which is known as a sofa-table, because it was intended to be used for books and papers beside such a piece. The edge of the top is godrooned and the standard is lyre-shaped. The feet are the usual animals' claw feet found on Empire pieces.