Late Regency Mahogany Fold-over Tea / Side Table with Carved Paw Feet, C.1825–1835

A Late Regency / William IV plum pudding mahogany fold-over table, circa 1825–1835.

A very attractive early 19th century mahogany fold-over table, of useful small proportions and excellent colour. The table works beautifully as a side table, tea table, occasional table or decorative hall table, with a richly figured plum pudding mahogany top, rounded front corners and a deep moulded frieze.

The top opens to reveal its original polished mahogany interior, retaining a wonderfully rich, deep colour and a largely untouched period surface. Unlike a baize-lined card table, this example was made with a polished mahogany interior, making it especially suitable as a tea table or occasional entertaining table.

The table is raised on a faceted pedestal column above a shaped quatreform platform base, with carved decoration to the collar and especially well-carved scrolling paw feet. The feet are of excellent quality, with strong definition and finely detailed carving, and retain their original concealed castors.

This is a particularly good survivor piece, retaining a high degree of originality, lovely mellow colour and a pleasing untouched character throughout. While this is a known and useful early 19th century form, the originality, rich interior surface, condition and quality of the carved base make this a much better than average example.

Dimensions:

Height: 74 cm / 29 1/4 inches

Width: 91.5 cm / 36 inches

Depth closed: 45 cm / 17 3/4 inches

Depth open: 90.5 cm / 35 5/8 inches

Condition:

Very good original condition. The table is structurally sound, with no loose joints, and the fold-over action works correctly. It appears to be completely original, with no repairs noted, and retains its original hidden castors. The outer top has a lovely original surface with attractive age, colour and patina, showing minor old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. There are a couple of small veneer losses, all well polished in and not detracting from the overall appearance. The original polished mahogany interior is especially pleasing, retaining a rich, deep colour and a largely untouched surface, suggesting the table has seen relatively light use over its lifetime. Overall, a very honest and well-preserved example with excellent character and particularly fine carved feet.

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