Georgian Oak Tripod Table 18th Century

Name: George III Oak Snaptop Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1030417
Price: 500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Georgian Antiques

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10 Pattison Street
Leith Links
Edinburgh
EH6 7HF
Scotland

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Georgian Antiques

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Location: 10 Pattison Street, Leith Links, Edinburgh, EH6 7HF, Scotland

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/georgian

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A Georgian solid oak tilt-top table featuring a circular planked top shown in the upright position, supported by a turned central column and three curved legs.

George III Oak Snaptop Table

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A George III tilt-top table, also referred to as a snap-top table, is an eighteenth-century English occasional table featuring a hinged circular top supported by a central turned pedestal and a tripod base. This functional design allowed the tabletop to tilt vertically when not in use, preserving space in historic interiors.

Georgian tripod tables were predominantly crafted from solid native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, and mahogany. The mechanical components beneath the top typically feature a wooden block, iron hinges, and a brass or iron spring-loaded latch to secure the table surface horizontally.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, hand-turned pedestals, original iron or brass catch mechanisms, and uneven shrinkage across the circular top planks over time. The underside usually displays hand-planed surfaces and hand-cut dovetail joints securing the legs to the pedestal.

These versatile tables serve effectively as side tables beside armchairs or as occasional drink stands. When the top is tilted upright, the piece can be positioned flat against a wall or in an alcove to function as a decorative architectural feature.

Antique oak should be positioned away from direct heat sources and excessive humidity to prevent timber movement and cracking. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and periodic application of beeswax polish helps maintain the original patination and protects the wood finish.

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George III Oak Snaptop Table

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