Great True Mid-Century Iron Hairpin Leg Side/Patio Table with Concrete Tile Top antique mechanical bird ) I'd guess it might

) I'd guess it might have been made as a card box (I believe two decks would fit inside)

These particular words came from none other than Ben Franklin

where they originated

functional American art pottery piece

which looks to be a scald mark and could have done the trick

Great True Mid-Century Iron Hairpin Leg Side/Patio Table with Concrete Tile Top antique mechanical bird ) I'd guess it mightNot exactly my usual thing, but this side table, found in southern Maine, was way too good to pass by, and is small enough to easily ship. A true mid century piece, made for and used on the patio, I believe. Heavy iron hairpin legs welded to the top perimeter, which holds what I believe is its original cement concrete top. Iconic, very solid and sturdy, well aged, great. 12 1 4" wide x 12 1 4" deep x 15 5 8" tall (base); 15 3 4" tall with concrete