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Name: A George III Mahogany Tripod Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1189748
Price: 795 GBP
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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorge III
MaterialMahogany, Iron
ColourRich Brown
MotifsTilt-top mechanism, Turned pedestal stem, Cabriole legs, Pad feet
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This George III mahogany tripod supper table originates from the Georgian period and follows an English country house style. The one-piece circular top has a plain edge and a rich brown colour with visible grain variations and minor surface markings. Below the tilting top rests a birdcage with turned column supports, mounted on a tapering shaft with turned mouldings above a squat baluster and a central block. The base comprises three cabriole legs that finish in pad feet, providing a stable footing on the floor. Practical proportions of 71 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 76 cm deep make it suitable as an occasional table placed at the end of a sofa in a living room, study, or drawing room for holding everyday items.

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A George III mahogany tripod table is an 18th-century British occasional table characterised by a three-legged base, a turned central column, and a circular mahogany top. Many examples feature a tilt-top mechanism that allows the top to fold vertically for space-saving storage when not in use.

These tables were primarily crafted from dense, fine-grained mahogany, often imported from the West Indies. Construction methods included hand-lathe-turned pedestal shafts, dovetailed leg joints anchored beneath a central block, and hand-forged iron or brass tilt latches.

Authentic period pieces display irregular hand-planing marks on the underside of the top, original iron or brass catch mechanisms, and timber shrinkage that renders the circular top slightly oval across the grain over time.

A tilt-top table can be placed beside an armchair as an occasional drink stand, or positioned in the tilted configuration against an alcove wall or corner to showcase the polished mahogany wood grain as a decorative backdrop.

Preserve the finish by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and radiator heat sources to prevent uneven fading or warping.

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