Bidspirit auction | American Chippendale Style Figured Maple

American Chippendale Style Figured Maple Tilt-Top Table - A single antique tilt-top table constructed from highly figured wood, identified as curly or tiger maple, displaying an aged amber finish. The form is characteristic of the Chippendale or Federal period. The table features a round, dish-molded top supported by a functional birdcage mechanism secured by an ornate brass latch, allowing the top to pivot vertically for storage. The table stands on a turned central pedestal with multiple baluster rings, terminating in three splayed, scrolled saber legs forming a tripod base. The birdcage mechanism utilizes turned wooden supports and a brass locking slide. No manufacturer's marks or inscriptions are visible.