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18th Century Antique Mahogany Tripod Table
Martlesham Antiques
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18th Century Antique Mahogany Tripod Table

18th century
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A large and impressive 18th Century mahogany tripod tea table, having a wonderful figured top that sits on a birdcage mount so you can turn the top without turning the base, supported on a turned column terminating with three carved slender shaped legs with ball and claw feet. Circa 1780.

39" Dia x 28" high

100cms Dia x 71cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222594
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3828
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A large and impressive 18th Century mahogany tripod tea table, having a wonderful figured top that sits on a birdcage mount so you can turn the top without turning the base, supported on a turned column terminating with three carved slender shaped legs with ball and claw feet. Circa 1780.

39" Dia x 28" high

100cms Dia x 71cms high

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222594
Dealers Internal Ref
3828
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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An 18th-century mahogany tripod table with its round top tilted upright on a turned column with three carved legs.
18th Century antique mahogany tripod table
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An 18th-century mahogany tripod table with its round top tilted upright on a turned column with three carved legs.
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A Georgian mahogany tripod table is an 18th-century piece of occasional furniture featuring a circular top supported by a single central column and three outward-curving legs. Many examples incorporate a tilt-top mechanism, allowing the surface to fold vertically for storage when not in use.

These tables were typically crafted from solid dense timbers such as Cuban mahogany, walnut, or oak. Structural elements include wooden bearer blocks, wrought iron or brass tilt catches, and hand-turned central columns.

Authentic pieces show evidence of period construction, including hand-cut joinery on the underside block and slight asymmetry in the turned column. Additional signs include original brass or iron spring catches and natural timber shrinkage, which often causes circular tops to become slightly oval over time.

Position the table beside a armchair as a functional side table, or set the top in the upright position and place it in an empty corner or alcove to showcase the timber grain.

Apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood and maintain the surface patina. Position the table away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement or cracking.
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