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Late George 3rd Solid Burr Elm Tripod Table.
Spencer Robertson Antiques
for sale €1,931     $2,096
£1,650
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Late George 3rd Solid Burr Elm Tripod Table.

18th century
Description

This solid burr elm tripod table made around 1800 with an earlier richly figured burr elm top which has a wonderful complex colour circa 1760 The top sits on an Elm turned column with umbrella legs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Burr Elm Tripod Table to the Georgian era.

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SA1190661
Description
This solid burr elm tripod table made around 1800 with an earlier richly figured burr elm top which has a wonderful complex colour circa 1760 The top sits on an Elm turned column with umbrella legs.
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Burr Elm Tripod Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190661
Spencer Robertson Antiques
Spencer Robertson Antiques
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A late George III tripod table featuring a circular burr elm top supported by a turned central column and three swept legs.
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Archive I A late George III tripod table featuring a circular burr elm top supported by a turned central column and three swept legs.

Late George 3rd Solid Burr Elm Tripod Table.

Archive II A late George III tripod table featuring a circular burr elm top supported by a turned central column and three swept legs. View II
Archive III A late George III tripod table featuring a circular burr elm top supported by a turned central column and three swept legs. View III
Archive IV A late George III tripod table featuring a circular burr elm top supported by a turned central column and three swept legs. View IV
Archive V A late George III tripod table featuring a circular burr elm top supported by a turned central column and three swept legs. View V
Archive VI A late George III tripod table featuring a circular burr elm top supported by a turned central column and three swept legs. View VI
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Spencer Robertson Antiques

Spencer Robertson Antiques
Telephone 07860 245923
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5 Sherborne Business Centre
East Mill Lane
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3DP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 43
Items Sold 130
Spencer Robertson Antiques
Spencer Robertson Antiques
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Location: 5 Sherborne Business Centre, East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DP, United Kingdom
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A late George III tripod table featuring a circular burr elm top supported by a turned central column and three swept legs.
Late George 3rd solid Burr Elm Tripod Table.
Ref: SA1190661
A late George III tripod table featuring a circular burr elm top supported by a turned central column and three swept legs.
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Originating in the 18th century, Georgian tripod tables feature a circular top supported by a central turned stem resting on three cabriole or swept legs. They were designed as versatile, movable pieces for serving tea or displaying items in formal reception rooms.

Craftsmen utilised native hardwoods such as elm and burr elm, employing hand-turned pedestal columns and dovetailed joinery for the legs. Burr timber featured dense, swirling grain patterns created from natural tree growth, requiring hand-planing and polishing.

Authentic late 18th to early 19th-century examples display hand-cut iron fitments, uneven wear consistent with age, and hand-carved joinery beneath the top. Look for natural shrinkage along the wood grain and original turned details on the central column.

Position the table beside an armchair as an occasional surface for books or drinks, or place it in an alcove to highlight the natural grain of the wood. Its compact footprint complements modern seating while adding architectural texture.

Apply a light layer of clear beeswax polish annually using a soft cloth, rubbing gently along the direction of the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent wood shrinkage or cracking over time.
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