An 18th c. tavern table in original period correct red paint. 
Constructed of a maple wood base with mortise and tennon joinery and pinned with large, almost oversized wooden pins. Pole lathe turned legs offer classic double vase and ring turnings situated between block ends and terminate in button shaped feet. Its stretcher being of maple and simply molded at the top with a light dome shape. 
Its drawer features and overlapped front  with chamfering, dovetail joinery, and the addition of fabulously utilized hand forged iron nails securing the dovetails. Its bottom is joined with a tongue and groove joint secured with iron nails. Ths original boldly turned knob is present and held with its original iron nail pin retaining a paint line witness mark. 
The top is nicely attached via four larger wood pins and consists of a single wide plank of pine wood immobilized with two breadboard ends which are attached with a series of early forged iron nails. 
Tables in this configuration are often referred to as "tavern tables" as a generically atrributed name for a table with general use. This, however saw use in a private residence as evidenced by sewing bird marks and its gently used appearance. 
Remains in a superlative as-descended state of original condition offering no repairs during its lifetime and accomodates no structural flaws aside from a few drawer lip chips made during its manufacture. 
Its paint history is absolutely ideal with an old or original finish atop its paint. 250+ years of gentle use has created a patina and surface craquelure that speaks to the advanced collector. 
An all around exceptionally clean table with function, classic form and rich history.
New England, likely central Massachusetts. Ca. 1770. 38"W x 23 1/4"D x 26 1/4"T.
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