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Rare Pair of 19th Century, George 3rd Style Mahogany Occasional Tables (From the Estate of the Late Lady Penn and Sir Athur Penn, Sold by Puttick and Simpson, December 1932)
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Rare Pair of 19th Century, George 3rd Style Mahogany Occasional Tables (From the Estate of the Late Lady Penn and Sir Athur Penn, Sold by Puttick and Simpson, December 1932)

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Circa 1860 (with restorations). Rare pair of 19th Century, George 3rd style mahogany occasional tables. The circular tops with moulded edges with a nice colour and degree of wear supported on tapering ring turned stems with acanthus carved bases over three cabriole legs with acanthus carved knees and scrolled toes. Provenance: these were “select items from the estate of the late Lady Penn and Sir Athur Penn, sold by Puttick and Simpson, December 1932 for £4-14s-06d the pair. Puttick and Simpson was a famous London auction house.

68 cm High x 43 cm Diameter

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68cm (26.77")
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Georgian Antiques has dated these Georgian Style Mahogany Tables to the 1860s.

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Circa 1860 (with restorations). Rare pair of 19th Century, George 3rd style mahogany occasional tables. The circular tops with moulded edges with a nice colour and degree of wear supported on tapering ring turned stems with acanthus carved bases over three cabriole legs with acanthus carved knees and scrolled toes.
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Provenance: these were “select items from the estate of the late Lady Penn and Sir Athur Penn, sold by Puttick and Simpson, December 1932 for £4-14s-06d the pair.
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Puttick and Simpson was a famous London auction house.

68 cm High x 43 cm Diameter

Height
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Georgian Style Mahogany Tables to the 1860s.

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SA1196404
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33940
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A pair of 19th-century mahogany tripod occasional tables featuring circular tops, carved turned central shafts, and three cabriole legs with scroll feet.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century mahogany tripod occasional tables featuring circular tops, carved turned central shafts, and three cabriole legs with scroll feet.

Rare pair of 19th Century, George 3rd style mahogany occasional tables (from the estate of the late Lady Penn and Sir Athur Penn, sold by Puttick and Simpson, December 1932)

Archive II A pair of 19th-century mahogany tripod occasional tables featuring circular tops, carved turned central shafts, and three cabriole legs with scroll feet. View II
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Archive IV A pair of 19th-century mahogany tripod occasional tables featuring circular tops, carved turned central shafts, and three cabriole legs with scroll feet. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century mahogany tripod occasional tables featuring circular tops, carved turned central shafts, and three cabriole legs with scroll feet. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century mahogany tripod occasional tables featuring circular tops, carved turned central shafts, and three cabriole legs with scroll feet. View VI
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A pair of 19th-century mahogany tripod occasional tables featuring circular tops, carved turned central shafts, and three cabriole legs with scroll feet.
Rare pair of 19th Century, George 3rd style mahogany occasional tables (from the estate of the late Lady Penn and Sir Athur Penn, sold by Puttick and Simpson, December 1932)
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A pair of 19th-century mahogany tripod occasional tables featuring circular tops, carved turned central shafts, and three cabriole legs with scroll feet.
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Georgian style tripod tables typically feature a circular top supported by a central turned column and three cabriole legs. Popularised in the 18th century and reproduced throughout the 19th century, these versatile pieces were originally designed to hold candles, tea trays, or wine glasses.

High-grade mahogany was the primary timber choice due to its stability, fine grain, and rich brown colour. The turned columns and carved legs were frequently hand-carved, featuring motifs such as acanthus leaves, fluting, and scrolled feet.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut construction beneath the top, slight variations in turned dimensions from hand-lathe operation, and natural shrinkage across the timber grain. Genuine patination should show subtle tonal variations, particularly around high-wear areas near the feet.

Positioned symmetrically beside a contemporary sofa or placed as flanking lamp stands in a living room, a pair of small tripod tables adds visual balance and historical depth. Their slender silhouettes allow them to function seamlessly alongside modern upholstered seating.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the lustre. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and fading of the finish.
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