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George III Period Mahogany Deception Table
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George III Period Mahogany Deception Table

18th century
Sold 3 February 2026 · John Beazor Antiques
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George III period mahogany Deception table; a fall front leaf using brass release buttons on either side and a brass quadrant stay reveals a cupboard space; standing on square tapering legs and original box casters. Figured top. To a design originating from Gillows of Lancaster. Circa 1790

20” (51cm) wide, 14 3/42 (37.5cm) deep and 28 ¾” (72.5cm) high

Physical Dimensions
Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Declaration

John Beazor Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Deception Table to the Georgian era.

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SA1147529
Dealers Internal Reference
TL13.5.25
Description
George III period mahogany Deception table; a fall front leaf using brass release buttons on either side and a brass quadrant stay reveals a cupboard space; standing on square tapering legs and original box casters. Figured top. To a design originating from Gillows of Lancaster. Circa 1790

20” (51cm) wide, 14 3/42 (37.5cm) deep and 28 ¾” (72.5cm) high

Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Deception Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147529
Dealers Internal Ref
TL13.5.25
John Beazor Antiques
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Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

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George III Period Mahogany Deception Table

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A rectangular George III mahogany deception table with tapered legs and brass castors against a plain background.
George III period mahogany Deception table
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A rectangular George III mahogany deception table with tapered legs and brass castors against a plain background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsTapered legs, Brass castors, Fold-over top
  • SizeH 72.5 cm (29 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 37.5 cm (15 in)

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A George III deception table is a form of 18th century English multi-purpose furniture designed with concealed mechanisms to transform from one form, such as a side table or writing desk, into another, such as a games or dining surface, reflecting the periods preference for functional ingenuity.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or feature dense mahogany veneers applied to secondary woods such as oak or pine, utilising traditional joinery like dovetailing and mortise-and-tenon joints, often supported by brass castors.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the aged patina of the wood, hand-cut joinery marks, historical tool indicators, original brass hardware, and the construction methods consistent with late 18th-century cabinet making.

This table functions effectively as a console or side table against a wall in a living room, hallway, or study, providing surface area while adding historical depth and warmth to modern minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and treating the surface periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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