Name: George III Very Unusual Mahogany Tripod Occasional Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1222920
Price: 2800 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Description

Good George III very unusual mahogany tripod occasional table; rare and original form and of good colour; the well figured solid mahogany circular top having a flat back with a raised upstand all surrounded with a brass moulded edge. Raised on a turned tapering column with three swept legs terminating in brass capped toes on ball feet. The top having a small impressed 'D'. This is a unique table, undocumented with its exact purpose unknown; possibly a reading table.

English circa 1790

Good original condition with a lovely rich colour and patina

Dimensions (ins)

Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Tripod Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1222920

Dealers Internal Reference

R1268

Dealers Notes

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Description

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Raised on a turned tapering column with three swept legs terminating in brass capped toes on ball feet.

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

The top having a small impressed 'D'. This is a unique table, undocumented with its exact purpose unknown; possibly a reading table.

English circa 1790

Good original condition with a lovely rich colour and patina

Dimensions (ins)

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Tripod Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1222920

Dealers Internal Ref

R1268

About the Dealer

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned column, Downswept tripod legs, Brass caps and castors, Raised back gallery

This George III occasional table takes an unusual form in dark brown solid mahogany, dating from around 1790. The circular top displays rich figuring and a small impressed letter 'D', finished with a flat back carrying a raised upstand and surrounded by a brass moulded edge. Below the top sits a turned tapering central column that meets three downswept tripod legs ending in brass caps over ball feet. Natural timber grain shows through the polished finish, alongside minor marks and patination from age. At 65 cm high, this compact piece fits neatly at the end of a sofa or beside a chair in a sitting room to hold drinks or books.

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Emerging in 18th-century Britain, George III tripod tables typically feature a central turned column supported by three downswept or cabriole legs, designed for mobility and versatile placement within Georgian drawing rooms.

Primary timbers included solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany, valued for its dense grain and durability, frequently complemented by cast brass feet, brass castors, or metallic gallery edging.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery beneath the top, natural timber shrinkage over centuries resulting in slightly non-circular tops, and original brass hardware displaying age-appropriate patination.

These compact accent pieces function effectively as drink stands alongside upholstered armchairs, bedside tables in modern guest rooms, or discreet display surfaces in narrow hallways.

Maintain the polished surface by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, applying beeswax once or twice a year, and keeping the item away from direct heat sources and damp conditions.