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Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Drum Table
Anthony Short Antiques
for sale €3,393     $3,683
£2,900
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Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Drum Table

19th century
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This fine-quality late 19th-century, early 20th-century Edwardian period mahogany drum table showcases exceptional craftsmanship and elegant Georgian design. It features an original burgundy gilt-tooled leather inset on a circular mahogany top. The frieze includes three oak-lined drawers and three dummy drawers, all fitted with brass lion-head ring handles. The table is supported by a refined gun barrel-turned central stem, which is complemented by four elegant splayed legs and original brass lion-claw castors. This piece not only serves as a stunning centre piece for any refined interior but also exhibits a lovely patina that attests to its history. In very good sturdy condition, England, circa 1890.

Height 74cm (29.1in)

Diameter 91.5cm (36.0in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
91.5cm (36.02")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Drum Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137941
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1268
Description
This fine-quality late 19th-century, early 20th-century Edwardian period mahogany drum table showcases exceptional craftsmanship and elegant Georgian design. It features an original burgundy gilt-tooled leather inset on a circular mahogany top.
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The frieze includes three oak-lined drawers and three dummy drawers, all fitted with brass lion-head ring handles.
Anthony Short Antiques

The table is supported by a refined gun barrel-turned central stem, which is complemented by four elegant splayed legs and original brass lion-claw castors. This piece not only serves as a stunning centre piece for any refined interior but also exhibits a lovely patina that attests to its history. In very good sturdy condition, England, circa 1890.

Height 74cm (29.1in)

Diameter 91.5cm (36.0in)

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
91.5cm (36.02")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Drum Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137941
Dealers Internal Ref
1268
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A 19th-century circular mahogany drum table featuring a red leather inlaid top, brass lion mask handles on perimeter drawers, and a pedestal base on splayed legs with brass paw castors.
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Archive I A 19th-century circular mahogany drum table featuring a red leather inlaid top, brass lion mask handles on perimeter drawers, and a pedestal base on splayed legs with brass paw castors.

FINE QUALITY 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY DRUM TABLE

Archive II A 19th-century circular mahogany drum table featuring a red leather inlaid top, brass lion mask handles on perimeter drawers, and a pedestal base on splayed legs with brass paw castors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century circular mahogany drum table featuring a red leather inlaid top, brass lion mask handles on perimeter drawers, and a pedestal base on splayed legs with brass paw castors. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century circular mahogany drum table featuring a red leather inlaid top, brass lion mask handles on perimeter drawers, and a pedestal base on splayed legs with brass paw castors. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century circular mahogany drum table featuring a red leather inlaid top, brass lion mask handles on perimeter drawers, and a pedestal base on splayed legs with brass paw castors. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century circular mahogany drum table featuring a red leather inlaid top, brass lion mask handles on perimeter drawers, and a pedestal base on splayed legs with brass paw castors. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century circular mahogany drum table featuring a red leather inlaid top, brass lion mask handles on perimeter drawers, and a pedestal base on splayed legs with brass paw castors. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century circular mahogany drum table featuring a red leather inlaid top, brass lion mask handles on perimeter drawers, and a pedestal base on splayed legs with brass paw castors. View VIII
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A 19th-century circular mahogany drum table featuring a red leather inlaid top, brass lion mask handles on perimeter drawers, and a pedestal base on splayed legs with brass paw castors.
FINE QUALITY 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY DRUM TABLE
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A 19th-century circular mahogany drum table featuring a red leather inlaid top, brass lion mask handles on perimeter drawers, and a pedestal base on splayed legs with brass paw castors.
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A drum table is a round, circular table featuring a deep apron housing multiple drawers, supported by a central pedestal base with splayed legs. Popularised during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, these pieces were frequently used as writing desks or rent tables in libraries and private offices.

Authentic 19th-century drum tables were typically crafted from solid mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring inset gold-tooled leather writing surfaces on top. Metalwork components, such as drawer pull handles and leg castors, were generally cast from solid brass.

Key identification markers include hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer lining, hand-turned pedestal columns, period-correct brass hardware showing natural oxidisation, and genuine wear patterns on the original leather insert and castor wheels.

An antique drum table functions well as a focal piece in a dedicated home office, a central study desk, or an entrance foyer table. Placing it in an open area allows the drawer construction and pedestal feet to be appreciated from all angles.

Clean timber surfaces using a dry microfibre cloth and nourish period mahogany with natural beeswax polish. Keep the leather surface conditioned with specialised leather cream, avoiding harsh chemicals, moisture, and direct sunlight to prevent drying or discolouration.
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