A Near Pair of Southern Queen Anne Walnut Triffid-Foot Drop Leaf Tables

Circa 1770, yellow pine secondary, the rectangular tables each with drop leaves and single gate-leg support, inset skirt, turned tapered legs with triffid foot.

28 x 42 x 15 in., each leaf 15 in.; 27.75 x 42 x 16.5 in., each leaf 16 in.

From the Collection of Philena Jenkins, Richmond, Virginia

The first: both leaves cut and reset at central joint; top reset; later glue blocks; however, top appears old and original; ankles and feet not cut; original hinges; center top board with full width shrinkage split.

The second: the top reset; leaves cut in two areas; later hinges; two toes cut but appear original and properly attached