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Fine Victorian Rosewood and Burr-elm Tilt-top Specimen Side Table
Colton Antiques
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Fine Victorian Rosewood and Burr-elm Tilt-top Specimen Side Table

19th century
For Sale by Colton Antiques
Description

A Victorian rosewood and burr-elm tilt-top specimen table, featuring an impressive, distinctive profile and exquisite material pairings. Its elegant scale and highly detailed design make it a standout choice for a sophisticated living room, a principal sitting room, or a well-lit library corner.

The table is defined by its remarkable marquetry, showcasing tulip cross-banding, diamond stringing, fine bone diamond inlays, and a crisp, chamfered sycamore edge. The deep, rich tones of the outer frame contrast beautifully with the striking figuring of the central burr-elm panel and the practical, ingenious design of the tilt-top mechanism, offering both extraordinary versatility and a sophisticated touch of historic charm.

The piece is in excellent showroom condition. It has been beautifully preserved and is ready for immediate use and placement in the home.

Dimensions:

* Height: 75 cm

* Depth: 76 cm

Declaration

Colton Antiques has dated this Victorian Specimen Side Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1135062
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A Victorian rosewood and burr-elm tilt-top specimen table, featuring an impressive, distinctive profile and exquisite material pairings.
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Its elegant scale and highly detailed design make it a standout choice for a sophisticated living room, a principal sitting room, or a well-lit library corner.
Colton Antiques
fig 1. An octagonal Victorian tilt-top side table featuring geometric burr elm and rosewood inlay set on a faceted pedestal base.
fig 1. Fine Victorian Rosewood and Burr-elm Tilt-top Specimen Side Table

The table is defined by its remarkable marquetry, showcasing tulip cross-banding, diamond stringing, fine bone diamond inlays, and a crisp, chamfered sycamore edge. The deep, rich tones of the outer frame contrast beautifully with the striking figuring of the central burr-elm panel and the practical, ingenious design of the tilt-top mechanism, offering both extraordinary versatility and a sophisticated touch of historic charm.

The piece is in excellent showroom condition. It has been beautifully preserved and is ready for immediate use and placement in the home.

Dimensions:

Height: 75 cm

Depth: 76 cm

Date of Manufacture

Colton Antiques has dated this Victorian Specimen Side Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135062
Dealers Internal Ref
045
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Fine Victorian Rosewood and Burr-Elm Tilt-Top Specimen Side Table

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An octagonal Victorian tilt-top side table featuring geometric burr elm and rosewood inlay set on a faceted pedestal base.
Fine Victorian Rosewood and Burr-Elm Tilt-Top Specimen Side Table
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An octagonal Victorian tilt-top side table featuring geometric burr elm and rosewood inlay set on a faceted pedestal base.
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A Victorian specimen table is an occasional table featuring a tabletop constructed with various timber veneers or marble samples arranged in geometric patterns, designed to showcase decorative wood grains and craftsmanship.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised exotic and figured hardwoods such as rosewood, burr elm, walnut, mahogany, and satinwood, applying intricate marquetry and parquetry techniques to create distinct geometric designs.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, period-correct brass catch mechanisms underneath the top, natural wear to the underside of the pedestal, and historic hand-cut veneer layers.

Position the table in an alcove or corner, or tilt the top vertically when placed against a wall to display the inlaid timber work as decorative artwork.

Keep the table away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lift, clean gently with a dry soft cloth, and apply beeswax sparingly along the wood grain.
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