Bidspirit auction | Tiger Maple Pedestal Sewing Table,

Tiger Maple Pedestal Sewing Table, ca. 1830 - An early 19th-century American work stand constructed from tiger maple and cherry. The piece features a solid tiger maple top with notched corners and a rectangular form. The cabinet body is equipped with two drawers, each featuring a tiger maple front, hand-cut dovetail joints, and two pressed glass knobs. The glass pulls are circular with a radial lacy pattern and a central metal fastener. The stand is supported by a central turned cylindrical pedestal mounted on a shaped tiger maple platform base. Four hand-carved lion's claw feet extend from the base, featuring acanthus leaf carvings at the knuckles. Two drop finials are attached to the underside of the cabinet at the front corners.