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William Trotter Rosewood Tea Table
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William Trotter Rosewood Tea Table

18th century
Description

Circa 1815. A classic Scottish, Edinburgh rosewood fold over tea table by ‘William Trotter’, the D shaped top in well figured rosewood open to reveal a rich un-faded interior, the top swivels and has a small well beneath, the simple broad banded fore edge with a classic Trotter quilling in the frieze, the table is supported on four shaped uprights resting on a platform base with a carved flower head in the center, all resting on four hipped cabriole legs with carving on the top and the sides, finishing with scrolled, reeded toes with original castors beneath.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Tea Table to the Georgian era.

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SA1192278
Dealers Internal Reference
35118
Description
Circa 1815. A classic Scottish, Edinburgh rosewood fold over tea table by ‘William Trotter’, the D shaped top in well figured rosewood open to reveal a rich un-faded interior, the top swivels and has a small well beneath, the simple broad banded fore edge with a classic Trotter quilling in the frieze, the table is supported on four shaped uprights resting on a platform base with a carved flower head in the center, all resting on four hipped cabriole legs with carving on the top and the sides, finishing with scrolled, reeded toes with original castors beneath.
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Tea Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192278
Dealers Internal Ref
35118
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A Regency rosewood D-shaped fold-over tea table featuring a reeded apron, quadform curved legs, and brass castors on a grey floor.
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Archive I A Regency rosewood D-shaped fold-over tea table featuring a reeded apron, quadform curved legs, and brass castors on a grey floor.

William Trotter Rosewood Tea Table

Archive II A Regency rosewood D-shaped fold-over tea table featuring a reeded apron, quadform curved legs, and brass castors on a grey floor. View II
Archive III A Regency rosewood D-shaped fold-over tea table featuring a reeded apron, quadform curved legs, and brass castors on a grey floor. View III
Archive IV A Regency rosewood D-shaped fold-over tea table featuring a reeded apron, quadform curved legs, and brass castors on a grey floor. View IV
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A Regency rosewood D-shaped fold-over tea table featuring a reeded apron, quadform curved legs, and brass castors on a grey floor.
William Trotter Rosewood Tea Table
Ref: SA1192278
A Regency rosewood D-shaped fold-over tea table featuring a reeded apron, quadform curved legs, and brass castors on a grey floor.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFold-over top, reeded frieze, quadform base, brass castors
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This Georgian Grand Regency tea table from Edinburgh maker William Trotter exhibits a warm brown rosewood construction with a D-shaped fold-over top. The piece rests on a quadform base supported by four hipped cabriole legs with carved upper sections, terminating in scrolled reeded toes with original brass castors. Visible details include a reeded frieze, curved upright supports, and a central carved flower head motif. The table measures 76 cm high, 96 cm wide, and 48 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this functional furnishing serves as a console or side table in an empty corner, hallway, or living room. The folding top offers flexibility for display or serving purposes, while the rich timber grain and classic profile bring traditional British cabinetry character to domestic spaces.

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A Regency tea table is a piece of early nineteenth-century furniture designed with a swivel or fold-over top that expands the surface area for serving tea, while resting flat against a wall when closed.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised dense hardwoods such as rosewood and mahogany, constructed with oak or pine drawer linings, brass castors, and hand-cut joinery.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct construction markers including hand-dovetailed pivot compartments, original brass castors, natural rosewood grain patterns, and characteristic design features such as reeded friezes or quadform bases.

Position the piece against a wall in a hallway or living room as a console table, pairing the warm wood tones with contemporary artwork, minimal ceramics, or a modern mirror above.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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