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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 outswept cabriole 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 70cm (27.6in)

Width 58.5cm (23.0in)

Depth 41cm (16.1in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
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Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1219204
Dealers Internal Reference
1526
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 outswept cabriole 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 mahogany tripod table featuring an octagonal top, a central turned column, and three cabriole legs.
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 70cm (27.6in)

Width 58.5cm (23.0in)

Depth 41cm (16.1in)

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1219204
Dealers Internal Ref
1526
Anthony Short Antiques
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Archive I An 18th-century George III mahogany tripod table featuring an octagonal top, a central turned column, and three cabriole legs.

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tripod Table, C1790

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An 18th-century George III mahogany tripod table featuring an octagonal top, a central turned column, and three cabriole legs.
18TH CENTURY GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE, C1790
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An 18th-century George III mahogany tripod table featuring an octagonal top, a central turned column, and three cabriole legs.
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Originating in 18th-century Britain, George III tripod tables typically feature a central turned column supported by three pad-foot cabriole legs, designed for portability and versatile use as wine or tea tables.

These tables were primarily crafted from dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany, featuring hand-turned pedestal shafts, hand-shaped legs, and pegged or tenoned joinery.

Authentic pieces display irregular hand-sawn underside marks, natural wood shrinkage causing slightly asymmetrical tops, and period-correct joinery beneath the block.

A Georgian tripod table functions as a compact side table beside a sofa, an accent table in a reading nook, or a stand for lighting and decorative items.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the grain, dust with a soft microfibre cloth, and position the table away from direct sunlight and heat sources to preserve the finish.
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