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78  1700). This table possesses decorative possibilities that a good joiner could easily have made the most of. The piece shows a decided Pennsylvania German influence. This table is in itself of German design, originating from the earliest type of cross-leg table, and is essentially from the German Gothic of the sixteenth century. This table is rarely found made entirely of walnut. (Property of Ralph P. Hanes).

PLATE I. . (North Carolina—c. 1700). Another North Carolina table of a rare type, showing slides to support the leaves. The turnings on this table are to be noted. They have the heavy bulbous parts of the leg placed in opposition to the general rule. This has been found to be true on the majority of tables throughout the states below Virginia. Whether this is a distinguishing mark, by which tables made in a certain section may be identified, I cannot say. It sets the work apart as being Southern made. (Property of Ralph P. Hanes).

PLATE II. . (North Carolina—c. 1730-1750). A tea table of fine proportion and gracefully scrolled apron, and with finely shaped cabriole legs. Although the table illustrated is an excellent one, four-leg tables are found throughout the Southern states—rarely however of this quality. This table has the indented corner top.

PLATE II. . (North Carolina—c. 1730-1750). This charming dish-top table, although not embellished with carving, has exceedingly graceful lines. It is unquestionably a tea table, showing the raised rim, to prevent dishes from sliding off. The general effect of this table may be secured by applying a rim to a plain table. With fakers at work already, according to the plan, in buying it would be well to make certain that the dished effect, or rim, is cut from the solid wood, rather than applied. (Property of Mrs. J. L. Brockwell).

PLATE III. . (Virginia—c. 1720-1740). This table, with the canted legs, is often called a tavern table. The example shown is a fine specimen. The feet are very similar to the modified type of Spanish foot found on the many Pennsylvania pieces known as the drake foot. The ogee scroll, noticeable in the apron of this table, is a decorative feature used by skilled cabinetmakers in this period. (Property of Joe Kindig, Jr.).

PLATE III. . (Virginia—c. 1750-1780). This table resembles the one shown at the top, but of a later date and lighter construction, with a gracefully scrolled apron. (Property of J. Pope Nash).

PLATE IV. . (Virginia—c. 1760-1770). The Chippendale pie-crust table is an unusually popular type. Because of its early appeal to collectors, it is now very rare. Particular attention is called to the