18th Century Antique Connecticut Queen Anne Cherry Serpentine Tilt Top Tea Table

Bay colony Antiques is proud to offer for sale this fantastic 18th Century Antique Connecticut Queen Anne Cherry tilt top table. A fashionable luxury in 18th century homes, these tables were commonly used for tea service, games, or social gatherings. Their tilting tops allow for easy storage when not in use making them a practical item for smaller rooms found in many 18th century homes. This table was made in Connecticut, likely Hartford County, during the third quarter of the 18th century & remains in remarkable condition with all of its original charm and splendor. Many surviving examples have repairs to their cabriole legs from being stepped on at some point in their 250+ year old life. It’s generally not a deal breaker for us & just something that comes with the territory of collecting these types of tables, but it is always refreshing to find bases like this one without any breaks or repairs present despite over two and a half centuries of use. The table has a square top w