18th century The well-constructed circular top lavishly decorated in gilt designs depicting a central medallion made of interlacing acanthus leaves surrounded by similar designs at the corners, above a narrow reticulated apron carved with ruyi heads, the inward-curving legs terminating in hoof feet set into the base flowerhead stretcher, all with further gilt designs of scrolling acanthus leaves issuing curling tendrils. 46cm (18 1/8in) high.