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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Drop-leaf Table, C1790
Anthony Short Antiques
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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Drop-leaf Table, C1790

18th century
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Elegant Late 18th-Century George III Mahogany Marquetry Drop-Leaf Dining Table

A handsome late 18th-century George III period mahogany drop-leaf dining table, retaining its original, beautifully shaped, figured solid tops. The rectangular top has drop leaves on either side, outlined with fine satinwood marquetry stringing, providing excellent versatility for both everyday use and entertaining. The leaves are supported by sturdy hinged gate cabriole legs with pad feet, ensuring stability and ease of use. The rich colour and enticing patina give the piece a timeless allure, adding depth and character to any room.

Over time, the mahogany has developed a wonderful depth of colour that accentuates the warmth and figure of the timber, a hallmark of furniture from this era. Georgian pieces are highly prized for their superior cabinetmaking, classic proportions and exquisite choice of materials, and this table is no exception.

This dining table is not only a testament to exceptional Georgian craftsmanship but also a striking centrepiece for any home that values history, quality and understated elegance.

Height 73cm (28.7in)

Width 123cm (48.4in)

Depth 102cm (40.2in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
102cm (40.16")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1187854
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1243
Description
Elegant Late 18th-Century George III Mahogany Marquetry Drop-Leaf Dining Table
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A handsome late 18th-century George III period mahogany drop-leaf dining table, retaining its original, beautifully shaped, figured solid tops.
Anthony Short Antiques

The rectangular top has drop leaves on either side, outlined with fine satinwood marquetry stringing, providing excellent versatility for both everyday use and entertaining. The leaves are supported by sturdy hinged gate cabriole legs with pad feet, ensuring stability and ease of use. The rich colour and enticing patina give the piece a timeless allure, adding depth and character to any room.

fig 1. An 18th-century George III mahogany drop-leaf table featuring shaped corner edges with fine stringing inlay and slender legs terminating in pad feet.
fig 1. 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Drop-leaf Table, C1790

Over time, the mahogany has developed a wonderful depth of colour that accentuates the warmth and figure of the timber, a hallmark of furniture from this era. Georgian pieces are highly prized for their superior cabinetmaking, classic proportions and exquisite choice of materials, and this table is no exception.

fig 2. An 18th-century George III mahogany drop-leaf table featuring shaped corner edges with fine stringing inlay and slender legs terminating in pad feet.
fig 2. 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Drop-leaf Table, C1790

This dining table is not only a testament to exceptional Georgian craftsmanship but also a striking centrepiece for any home that values history, quality and understated elegance.

Height 73cm (28.7in)

Width 123cm (48.4in)

Depth 102cm (40.2in)

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
102cm (40.16")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187854
Dealers Internal Ref
1243
Anthony Short Antiques
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Archive I An 18th-century George III mahogany drop-leaf table featuring shaped corner edges with fine stringing inlay and slender legs terminating in pad feet.

18TH CENTURY GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY DROP-LEAF TABLE, C1790

Archive II An 18th-century George III mahogany drop-leaf table featuring shaped corner edges with fine stringing inlay and slender legs terminating in pad feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III mahogany drop-leaf table featuring shaped corner edges with fine stringing inlay and slender legs terminating in pad feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III mahogany drop-leaf table featuring shaped corner edges with fine stringing inlay and slender legs terminating in pad feet. View IV
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GU28 0AH
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An 18th-century George III mahogany drop-leaf table featuring shaped corner edges with fine stringing inlay and slender legs terminating in pad feet.
18TH CENTURY GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY DROP-LEAF TABLE, C1790
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George III period furniture, produced between 1760 and 1820, is characterised by balanced proportions, classical influences, fine inlay work, and the extensive use of dense mahogany wood.

These tables were constructed primarily from timber such as West Indian or Cuban mahogany, often accented with boxwood stringing inlay, iron hinges, and oak structural framing.

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct rule joints along the leaf hinges, and natural oxidisation on unpolished underside surfaces.

A drop-leaf table offers spatial flexibility, functioning as a slim console against a hallway wall or expanding into an occasional dining or breakfast table in open-plan spaces.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a lint-free cloth, avoiding direct sunlight or radiator proximity, and applying a thin coat of natural beeswax polish annually.
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