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Outstanding Quality Large Antique George III 18th Century Irish Mahogany Wake/dining Table
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Outstanding Quality Large Antique George III 18th Century Irish Mahogany Wake/dining Table

18th century
Sold 24 June 2025 · London City Antiques
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Outstanding quality large Antique George III 18th century Irish mahogany wake/dining table having a outstanding quality mahogany top with two oval drop leaves, double gateleg action standing on eight turned tapering legs with pad feet

A magnificent 18th century example of very desirable proportions boasting a fabulous colour and age related patination

Dimensions:

Height 71 cm (27.95 in)

Width 217.5 cm (85.63 in)

Depth 146 cm (57.48 in)

Depth of top when closed 49 cm (19.29 in)

Dated 1780

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Wake Table to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
217.5cm (85.63")
Depth
146cm (57.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124464
Dealers Internal Reference
2595
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Outstanding quality large Antique George III 18th century Irish mahogany wake/dining table having a outstanding quality mahogany top with two oval drop leaves, double gateleg action standing on eight turned tapering legs with pad feet
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A magnificent 18th century example of very desirable proportions boasting a fabulous colour and age related patination.
London City Antiques

Dimensions:

Height 71 cm (27.95 in)

Width 217.5 cm (85.63 in)

Depth 146 cm (57.48 in)

Depth of top when closed 49 cm (19.29 in)

Dated 1780

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Wake Table to the 18th Century.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
217.5cm (85.63")
Depth
146cm (57.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124464
Dealers Internal Ref
2595
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Outstanding Quality Large Antique George III 18th Century Irish Mahogany Wake/dining Table

Archive II An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View II
Archive III An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View III
Archive IV An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View IV
Archive V An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View V
Archive VI An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View VI
Archive VII An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View IX
Archive X An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View X
Archive XI An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View XI
Archive XII An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View XV
Archive XVI An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain. View XVI
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An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain.
Outstanding Quality Large Antique George III 18th Century Irish Mahogany Wake/Dining Table
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An 18th century Irish mahogany wake table with drop leaves folded down against the frame, showing turned legs and a rich brown wood grain.
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDrop leaves, Rule joints, Turned legs, Multiple gatelegs
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 217.5 cm (86 in) x D 146 cm (57 in)

A wake table is a large, multi-legged drop leaf dining table developed in the 17th and 18th centuries in Ireland and Britain, traditionally used for large gatherings such as wakes, festivities, and communal banquets due to its capacity to seat many guests when fully extended.

These tables were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring robust frame joinery and multiple swinging legs to support the large drop leaves.

Authenticity is identified through period-correct timber characteristics, hand-cut joinery, traditional patination, hand-turned legs, and the multi-leg gateleg or rule-joint mechanism required to support the exceptionally long leaves.

An antique wake table functions well as a statement centrepiece in a dining room, paired with contrasting modern chairs to balance historical weight with contemporary design.

Preserve antique mahogany by maintaining stable room humidity, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and treating the timber periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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