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‘Gillows’ George III Mahogany Dining Table C. 1790
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‘Gillows’ George III Mahogany Dining Table C. 1790

18th century
Description

This is an exceptionally rare and extremely high quality large dining table seating up to eight people

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The table is made from solid Cuban mahogany and has a hand carved gadroon and acanthus border and an inlaid wide rosewood crossbanding.

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The elegant column with sabre legs each finely carved with drop bell husks and acanths and terminating in original large solid brass lions paw casters.

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The quality and carved elements are distinctive and are found on the highest quality Gillows tables of the period.

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Gillows marked a small percentage of its work, most commissions were not stamped and are identified on the original bills or in Gillows archives.

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See plates 647 and 658 of Volume II of "Gillows of Lancaster and London" by Susan E. Stuart.

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A fantastic and exemplary George III dining table in superb original condition and from a private Somerset manor house.

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Superb colour and patination throughout.

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Dimensions are:

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54 inches wide, 41 inches deep, 29.5 inches high (61 inches when top is tilted).

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Webberley Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Dining Table to the 18th Century.

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This is an exceptionally rare and extremely high quality large dining table seating up to eight people
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The table is made from solid Cuban mahogany and has a hand carved gadroon and acanthus border and an inlaid wide rosewood crossbanding.
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fig 1. A George III mahogany dining table featuring a rectangular top with carved rope-twist edging, resting on a turned central column and four carved legs with brass castors.
fig 1. ‘Gillows’ George III Mahogany Dining Table C. 1790

The elegant column with sabre legs each finely carved with drop bell husks and acanths and terminating in original large solid brass lions paw casters.

The quality and carved elements are distinctive and are found on the highest quality Gillows tables of the period.

fig 2. A George III mahogany dining table featuring a rectangular top with carved rope-twist edging, resting on a turned central column and four carved legs with brass castors.
fig 2. ‘Gillows’ George III Mahogany Dining Table C. 1790

Gillows marked a small percentage of its work, most commissions were not stamped and are identified on the original bills or in Gillows archives.

See plates 647 and 658 of Volume II of "Gillows of Lancaster and London" by Susan E. Stuart.

fig 3. A George III mahogany dining table featuring a rectangular top with carved rope-twist edging, resting on a turned central column and four carved legs with brass castors.
fig 3. ‘Gillows’ George III Mahogany Dining Table C. 1790

A fantastic and exemplary George III dining table in superb original condition and from a private Somerset manor house.

Superb colour and patination throughout.

Dimensions are:

54 inches wide, 41 inches deep, 29.5 inches high (61 inches when top is tilted).

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Dining Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1218951
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Archive I A George III mahogany dining table featuring a rectangular top with carved rope-twist edging, resting on a turned central column and four carved legs with brass castors.

‘Gillows’ George III Mahogany Dining Table c. 1790

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A George III mahogany dining table featuring a rectangular top with carved rope-twist edging, resting on a turned central column and four carved legs with brass castors.
‘Gillows’ George III Mahogany Dining Table c. 1790
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George III dining tables, produced between 1760 and 1820, are defined by high-quality Cuban or West Indian mahogany, neoclassical proportions, and refined turnings. Common features include pedestal bases with swept legs, reeded or gadrooned borders, and cast brass castors.

Cabinetmakers during the Georgian period predominantly utilised dense mahogany for table tops due to its durability and rich grain. Secondary timbers such as pine or oak were used for internal framework, with solid brass employed for fittings, hinges, and castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and hand-carved decorative motifs. Stamped maker marks, such as those from Gillows of Lancaster, or specific construction techniques like hand-cut dovetails and period-correct table clips also indicate authenticity.

A classic mahogany dining table can be paired with contemporary dining chairs or upholstered seating to create a balanced contrast. Placing the table beneath modern minimalist lighting highlights the historic timber texture while maintaining an updated aesthetic.

Regular dusting with a dry microfibre cloth prevents buildup, while periodic application of beeswax polish protects the French polish or original wax finish. Direct exposure to sunlight and proximity to heat sources should be avoided to prevent timber movement or fading.
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