Magic in Mesilla - Furniture & Fine Art Auction Closed (#16594065)

Arts & Crafts Polychrome Decorated Tea Table

• Carved Inscription: 'O Merry Cup of Amber Tea! To Thee We Sing on Bended Knee!'
• Attributed to Belgian Craftsman, circa 1890-1910
• Sturdy Wood Construction with Tapered Form
• Exquisitely Hand Carved Details
• Features Coloured Poker Work and Celtic Knotwork
• Inlaid with a Scene of Grecian Youths and Tea Ceremony Verse
• Comes with a Protective Glass Top

Condition:
Good, with Characteristic Scuffs on Feet, Scratches, Previous Repairs and Other Finish Wear Indicative of Age and Use

Size:
Overall: 28" Height x 30" Width x 19.75" Depth

Additional Information:
This early 20th-century Arts & Crafts tea table is a unique collector's item that blends functionality with decorative art. The table's surface, adorned with a heartwarming verse and a pictorial scene created through poker work, reflects the convivial spirit of tea drinking. Its polychrome decoration and hand-carved details showcase the high level of craftsmanship of the era. Accompanied by its original invoice, this table offers a tangible connection to its history and origins.