A Pair of Tables for Mr Moore 2005

huon pine , plywood, brass fittings
350w 350d 590h (closed)  520w 520d 605h (open)

Thomas Bather Moore was born in Tasmania in 1851.  In 1874 he undertook the first of many trips in western Tasmania prospecting and working small mining claims. He appears to have been happiest when on the move, examining the country and its natural features as he travelled. He was a keen observer, and kept a meticulous diary of his journeys.

In 1879 he undertook a prospecting trip from Birch Inlet to Victoria (Huonville), travelling down the west coast and via the country south of the Arthur Ranges. Accompanied only by his dogs, Wanderer and Spero, he made the return journey in 4 months.

This design for this pair of tables were inspired after reading a letter from his wife Mary to the Survey Dept., anxious, as she had had no letter for 5 months. I thought the Moores could each have a matching piece of furniture, one at home with Mrs Moore and one to travel with Mr. Moore. Although he would have travelled light, I like to think he may have used the table as he sketched and wrote up his diary each night.

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