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Georgian Mahogany "Bird-cage" Tripod Occasional Table
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Georgian Mahogany "Bird-cage" Tripod Occasional Table

18th century
Sold 20 November 2024 · Mike Melody Antiques
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Quite a rare type of georgian tripod table in mahogany called a "birdcage"tripod. Dating from around the george the second period c1740 they were so called because of the box under the top which gave the top stability and strength.

Its in original condition with a one piece mahogany top .measuring 65cms round and 73cms high.

Date 1740

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Mahogany Birdcage Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

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Quite a rare type of georgian tripod table in mahogany called a "birdcage"tripod.
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Dating from around the george the second period c1740 they were so called because of the box under the top which gave the top stability and strength.
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fig 1. A round mahogany birdcage tripod occasional table standing outdoors on a bed of small pebbles.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany "Bird-cage" Tripod Occasional Table

Its in original condition with a one piece mahogany top .measuring 65cms round and 73cms high.

Date 1740

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in chester in 1977

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Mahogany Birdcage Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

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A round mahogany birdcage tripod occasional table standing outdoors on a bed of small pebbles.
GEORGIAN MAHOGANY "BIRD-CAGE" TRIPOD OCCASIONAL TABLE
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A round mahogany birdcage tripod occasional table standing outdoors on a bed of small pebbles.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBirdcage mechanism, Tripod cabriole legs, Turned central pillar, Circular top

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The Georgian era encompasses the reigns of the first four Georges from 1714 to 1830, characterised by a transition from heavy, carved walnut to refined mahogany, drawing heavily on Palladian, neoclassical, and Chippendale influences.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods like mahogany, featuring pegged mortise-and-tenon joints and an ingenious rotating bird-cage mechanism that allowed the top to both pivot and tilt.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetails, traditional shrinkage cracks, honest oxidisation of the timber over centuries, and forged iron or wooden locking mechanisms rather than modern machine-made screws.

Such a table functions effectively as an accent piece beside a neutral sofa or as a standalone display surface, grounding contemporary minimalist spaces with historical warmth and rich wood tones.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the traditional french polish finish.
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