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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tripod Table, C1790
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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tripod Table, C1790

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Fine 18th-Century George III Period Octagonal Mahogany Tripod Table

A handsome late 18th-century George III period mahogany octagonal tripod table. It features a well-figured single piece of solid mahogany top, above a turned baluster form column. This fine quality Georgian table is raised on well drawn downswept legs, retaining a good original colour and patination. The joints are solid and the construction reassuringly sound, reflecting the quality of 18th-century craftsmanship. England circa 1790.

Unrestored surfaces of this quality are increasingly rare. The table’s original finish, rich colour and enticing patina give it a timeless allure and a wonderful sense of history, allowing it to sit equally well in a period setting or a more contemporary interior as a characterful focal point.

Height 70.5cm (27.8in)

Width 57cm (22.4in)

Depth 50.5cm (19.9in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
70.5cm (27.76")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1219203
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1525
Description
Fine 18th-Century George III Period Octagonal Mahogany Tripod Table

A handsome late 18th-century George III period mahogany octagonal tripod table. It features a well-figured single piece of solid mahogany top, above a turned baluster form column.

This fine quality Georgian table is raised on well drawn downswept legs, retaining a good original colour and patination.
Anthony Short Antiques

The joints are solid and the construction reassuringly sound, reflecting the quality of 18th-century craftsmanship. England circa 1790.

fig 1. An 18th-century George III dark mahogany tripod table featuring a turned central stem and a top with canted corners.
fig 1. 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tripod Table, C1790

Unrestored surfaces of this quality are increasingly rare. The table’s original finish, rich colour and enticing patina give it a timeless allure and a wonderful sense of history, allowing it to sit equally well in a period setting or a more contemporary interior as a characterful focal point.

Height 70.5cm (27.8in)

Width 57cm (22.4in)

Depth 50.5cm (19.9in)

Height
70.5cm (27.76")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219203
Dealers Internal Ref
1525
Anthony Short Antiques
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Archive I An 18th-century George III dark mahogany tripod table featuring a turned central stem and a top with canted corners.

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An 18th-century George III dark mahogany tripod table featuring a turned central stem and a top with canted corners.
18TH CENTURY GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE, C1790
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An 18th-century George III dark mahogany tripod table featuring a turned central stem and a top with canted corners.
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Originating in the late 18th century, a George III tripod table typically features a central turned column supported by three down-swept legs, designed primarily as a versatile wine table or candle stand.

These tables were constructed from solid mahogany, featuring hand-turned stems shaped on a lathe and mortise-and-tenon or dovetail joinery securing the three legs to the central column base.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-planed undersides, hand-cut screws, original block joinery under the table top, and light signs of historical wear around the feet and column joints.

Serving as an accent piece beside an armchair or sofa, a tripod table provides a compact surface for reading lights or drinks while introducing historic timber tones to modern decor.

Position the item away from direct heat sources and bright sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying beeswax biannually to nourish the wood finish.
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