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George III Mahogany Snap-top Occasional Table on Tripod Base
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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George III Mahogany Snap-top Occasional Table on Tripod Base

19th century
Description

A handsome late Georgian mahogany snap-top occasional table, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, of elegant proportions and useful scale.

The well-figured circular top is of dished form with a raised moulded edge, retaining a rich warm mahogany colour and attractive aged patina developed over years of use. The top tilts in the traditional manner via the original snap-top mechanism, allowing the table to be stored neatly against a wall when not in use.

Raised on a turned gun-barrel column terminating in a graceful tripod base with elegantly shaped cabriole legs and pad feet, giving the piece a pleasingly refined silhouette.

A wonderfully versatile antique table, ideal as a lamp table, wine table, occasional table or beside a reading chair. The classic Georgian proportions allow it to sit comfortably in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A smart and decorative example of practical English country house furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table to the 1800s.

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SA1213892
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C2861
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A handsome late Georgian mahogany snap-top occasional table, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, of elegant proportions and useful scale.
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The well-figured circular top is of dished form with a raised moulded edge, retaining a rich warm mahogany colour and attractive aged patina developed over years of use.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The top tilts in the traditional manner via the original snap-top mechanism, allowing the table to be stored neatly against a wall when not in use.

fig 1. A circular mahogany occasional table featuring a moulded dished top, turned central pedestal column, and a three-legged cabriole tripod base.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Snap-top Occasional Table on Tripod Base

Raised on a turned gun-barrel column terminating in a graceful tripod base with elegantly shaped cabriole legs and pad feet, giving the piece a pleasingly refined silhouette.

A wonderfully versatile antique table, ideal as a lamp table, wine table, occasional table or beside a reading chair. The classic Georgian proportions allow it to sit comfortably in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A smart and decorative example of practical English country house furniture.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213892
Dealers Internal Ref
C2861
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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A circular mahogany occasional table featuring a moulded dished top, turned central pedestal column, and a three-legged cabriole tripod base.
George III Mahogany Snap-Top Occasional Table on Tripod Base
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A circular mahogany occasional table featuring a moulded dished top, turned central pedestal column, and a three-legged cabriole tripod base.
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A George III snap-top, or tilt-top, table is an 18th-century occasional table featuring a hinged circular top that tilts vertically on a central pedestal tripod base for space-saving storage.

These tables were predominantly crafted from dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, featuring hand-turned pedestals, hand-dovetailed catch blocks, and hand-carved cabriole tripod legs.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetails on the catch block, hand-planed undersides, original wrought iron or brass latches, and slight natural wood shrinkage causing the top to become marginally oval.

Position the table beside an armchair as a functional drink surface, set it in an entryway alcove, or pair it with modern upholstery to balance historical and contemporary interior elements.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources, dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually along the wood grain.
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