Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Regency era.
It is raised on a solid turned rosewood column, with reeded knop and petal collar, leading to a triform base and solid rosewood shaped bun feet. 30ins high; 16ins wide. (76 x 40.5cms)
These tables were used to plant small bulbs (such as crocuses) in soil, which remained dormant. A couple of weeks prior to an important party or ball. the top would be removed, the bulbs watered and they would then flower in time for the important occasion!
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Regency era.
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A Rosewood "Crocus" or Flower Table
