stable and sturdy; exhibiting an old but not original surface; the top is single board, with some typical signs of wear commensurate with age and use, including sunfading, some stains, water rings, and minor scratches, the edge with an age crack and old softened chips, with a round area of fill toward center; the cleats are sturdy, possibly reattached or reinforced, with plugged hole to one; birdcage functions easily, with wooden latch; the baluster and ring turning to shaft with a couple patches; one leg possibly replaced, exhibiting less wear that the other two; one leg with nail reinforcement to upper part; the third leg with some old age cracks and gouges, some filled, and with patch at upper edge where it meets shaft; underside retains iron spider brace, which appears to have been reattached, presently with later screws; includes key for birdcage

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