Cape stinkwood peg-top tea table, 18th century
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LOT 187
Cape stinkwood peg-top tea table, 18th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 35 000 - 40 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 66 069
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About this Item
Cape stinkwood peg-top tea table, 18th century
the three-plank moulded and shaped rectangular top with rounded notched corners, above a plain apron fitted with a frieze drawer, raised on faceted baluster legs joined by a wavy cross-stretcher, terminating in bun feet
height: 69.5cm; width: 88cm; depth: 62.5cm
Notes
These tables, important in early Cape households, were known as stretcher or peg-top tables and usually fulfilled multiple functions. Small rectangular tables were found both in the large townhouses as well as the humble homes of the outlying districts and would be found in the 'voorkamer' where guests were received, and other social activities took place.
Provenance
Private Collection.
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