robust c. 1930's american depression era heavy cast iron freestanding morse brothers factory machine base designed and fabricated by or for the morse brothers machinery & supply company, denver, co. the slightly tapered pedestal style base with outswept flange contain four pre-drilled holes for anchoring against the floor. deeply embossed letters (i.e., manufacturer markings) run vertically along the front of the post. the reinforced iron base has been brushed down to bare metal and sealed with a clear coat lacquer. the circular-shaped refinished pine wood tabletop is tightly affixed to the base. morse brothers machinery company, located in denver, colorado, was founded in 1898 as a supplier of scrap metal and reconditioned industrial machinery, particularly for the mining industry. under the direction of max grimes, who purchased the company in 1936, it became a worldwide supplier of new and reconditioned equipment, employing 140 people. the market for industrial machinery started to decline in the 1970's and morse brothers machinery company closed its doors in 1985. measures 24 inches in diameter x 31 inches high.