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Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table - Late 18th Century
M Cross Antiques
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Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table - Late 18th Century

18th century
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
Description

A charming George III mahogany dish-top tripod table, circa 1780.

Featuring a moulded tilting top below which is a pivoting birdcage platform on a turned support. Finished with three cabriole legs and pad feet.

The overall condition is very good with age-related wear and tear and a lovely, gently worn patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216566
Dealers Internal Reference
796
Dealers Notes

Delivery within the UK mainland (excluding Devon, Cornwall, Scotland & Wales) is free of charge and will be completed by my own privately appointed courier. Please enquire with us for delivery costs if in Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Alternatively, buyer to collect.

Description
A charming George III mahogany dish-top tripod table, circa 1780.

Featuring a moulded tilting top below which is a pivoting birdcage platform on a turned support. Finished with three cabriole legs and pad feet.

The overall condition is very good with age-related wear and tear and a lovely, gently worn patina.

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216566
Dealers Internal Ref
796
M Cross Antiques
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We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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Archive I A late eighteenth-century Georgian mahogany tripod table shown with its circular dished top tilted vertically above a turned baluster pedestal on three cabriole legs.

Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table - Late 18th Century

Archive II A late eighteenth-century Georgian mahogany tripod table shown with its circular dished top tilted vertically above a turned baluster pedestal on three cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A late eighteenth-century Georgian mahogany tripod table shown with its circular dished top tilted vertically above a turned baluster pedestal on three cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A late eighteenth-century Georgian mahogany tripod table shown with its circular dished top tilted vertically above a turned baluster pedestal on three cabriole legs. View IV
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Archive VI A late eighteenth-century Georgian mahogany tripod table shown with its circular dished top tilted vertically above a turned baluster pedestal on three cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A late eighteenth-century Georgian mahogany tripod table shown with its circular dished top tilted vertically above a turned baluster pedestal on three cabriole legs. View VII
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A late eighteenth-century Georgian mahogany tripod table shown with its circular dished top tilted vertically above a turned baluster pedestal on three cabriole legs.
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Tripod tables emerged in 18th-century Britain during the Georgian era alongside the rising popularity of tea drinking. The tilt-top mechanism allowed the circular top to be folded vertically, enabling the table to be stored neatly against the perimeter of a room when not in use.

These tables were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany imported from the West Indies, valued for its density and rich figure. The bases were hand-turned on lathes and feature hand-carved cabriole or splayed legs with brass catch mechanisms securing the top.

Authentic period examples display hand-sawn markings on the underside, hand-forged iron or brass tilt-top latches, and age-related shrinkage in the wood grain. The turned column and carved legs will often show subtle asymmetry indicative of hand-carving.

A tripod table functions effectively as an occasional side table beside a armchair or sofa to hold modern lighting and books. Alternatively, displaying the piece with the top tilted vertically against a wall highlights the timber grain as decorative artwork.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or uneven fading. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of natural beeswax polish helps preserve the original patination and protects the timber surface.
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