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Victorian Rosewood Snap‑top Table
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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Victorian Rosewood Snap‑top Table

19th century
Description

A fabulous Victorian snap-top table in excellent antique condition. The richly figured circular top, embellished with elegant brass inlay, is supported by a superbly carved central column and a shaped base terminating in beautifully sculpted lion paw feet on original castors. The rosewood veneers exhibit superb graining, a testament to the skill of the cabinet maker who crafted it. A quality brass catch mechanism secures the top firmly, providing a stable and practical surface. Not only is this a striking and functional piece, but its tilting design makes it ideal for compact spaces, easily stored in a corner while showcasing its decorative top like a piece of art. When tilted, the table measures 158 cm high, 135 cm wide and 77 cm deep. A striking and versatile Victorian piece that combines beauty, craftsmanship and practicality.

Internal reference : SAI3951

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
135cm (53.15")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tilt Top Table to the Victorian era.

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SA1213858
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3951
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Description
A fabulous Victorian snap-top table in excellent antique condition. The richly figured circular top, embellished with elegant brass inlay, is supported by a superbly carved central column and a shaped base terminating in beautifully sculpted lion paw feet on original castors.
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The rosewood veneers exhibit superb graining, a testament to the skill of the cabinet maker who crafted it.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

A quality brass catch mechanism secures the top firmly, providing a stable and practical surface. Not only is this a striking and functional piece, but its tilting design makes it ideal for compact spaces, easily stored in a corner while showcasing its decorative top like a piece of art. When tilted, the table measures 158 cm high, 135 cm wide and 77 cm deep. A striking and versatile Victorian piece that combines beauty, craftsmanship and practicality.

Internal reference : SAI3951

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
135cm (53.15")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tilt Top Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213858
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3951
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring highly figured timber grain, a deep apron, a carved central pedestal column, and a quadform base on carved claw feet.
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Archive I A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring highly figured timber grain, a deep apron, a carved central pedestal column, and a quadform base on carved claw feet.

Victorian Rosewood Snap‑Top Table

Archive II A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring highly figured timber grain, a deep apron, a carved central pedestal column, and a quadform base on carved claw feet. View II
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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A circular Victorian rosewood tilt-top table featuring highly figured timber grain, a deep apron, a carved central pedestal column, and a quadform base on carved claw feet.
Victorian Rosewood Snap‑Top Table
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A Victorian snap-top table, also known as a tilt-top or loo table, features a hinged circular or oval top attached to a central pedestal. A brass catch mechanism allows the top to tilt vertically when not in use, enabling the table to be stored against a wall to conserve space in nineteenth-century reception rooms.

Victorian cabinetmakers predominantly utilised high-grade hardwoods such as Brazilian rosewood, mahogany, and walnut. These pieces frequently feature cut veneers to highlight dramatic grain patterns, supported by solid timber central columns, block pedestals, and cast brass release latches.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature distinct construction markers, including original brass spring-loaded snap catches, solid block trunnion hinges, and hand-carved details on the pedestal and feet. Rosewood pieces display distinct dark brown to reddish tones with prominent black grain streaks and a traditional French polish finish.

A Victorian rosewood tilt-top table functions effectively as a focal point in an entryway, dining area, or living room alcove. The deep tones of the timber contrast well with pale walls, contemporary seating, and tailored modern upholstery.

To preserve rosewood furniture, place it away from direct sunlight and modern heat sources to prevent wood movement and veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a clean microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber and maintain the French polished surface.
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