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18th Century Ash Cricket Table
For sale by Wakelin and Linfield
for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750

Wakelin and Linfield

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    Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries
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18th Century Ash Cricket Table

18th century
Description

An elegant and original late 18th century cricket table, the figured ash top above three tapered scratch moulded legs united by a secondary tray undertier. Good colour. England. C.1790

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Antique Ash Cricket Table to the 18th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223272
Dealers Internal Reference
0537
Dealers Notes

West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
An elegant and original late 18th century cricket table, the figured ash top above three tapered scratch moulded legs united by a secondary tray undertier. Good colour. England. C.1790
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Antique Ash Cricket Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223272
Dealers Internal Ref
0537
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wakelin and Linfield Profile Page

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Wakelin and Linfield is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An 18th-century ash wood cricket table featuring a round top, three straight tapered legs, and a triangular lower shelf in a warm brown finish.
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Archive I An 18th-century ash wood cricket table featuring a round top, three straight tapered legs, and a triangular lower shelf in a warm brown finish.

18th Century Ash Cricket Table

Archive II An 18th-century ash wood cricket table featuring a round top, three straight tapered legs, and a triangular lower shelf in a warm brown finish. View II
Archive III An 18th-century ash wood cricket table featuring a round top, three straight tapered legs, and a triangular lower shelf in a warm brown finish. View III
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Wakelin and Linfield
Telephone 07850 350829
Location
High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

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10:30 - 4:30

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Wakelin and Linfield
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Location: High Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AU, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday to Saturdays, 10:30 - 4:30, , Or by appointment.
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An 18th-century ash wood cricket table featuring a round top, three straight tapered legs, and a triangular lower shelf in a warm brown finish.
18th Century Ash Cricket Table
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An 18th-century ash wood cricket table featuring a round top, three straight tapered legs, and a triangular lower shelf in a warm brown finish.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Vernacular
  • MaterialAsh, Timber
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsThree-legged base, Circular plank top, Triangular lower shelf, Tapered legs
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 63 cm (25 in)

This Georgian vernacular cricket table dates from the late eighteenth century and originates in England. The piece comprises an authentic circular plank top crafted from figured ash, displaying a warm brown timber hue with visible grain patterns across the surface. Three straight tapered legs support the upper structure and incorporate scratch moulded details alongside a triangular lower shelf positioned midway for additional storage. Visible signs of age include slight surface marks and natural timber variations on the tabletop and undertier. The three-legged base provides a stable footing on any flat surface while maintaining a rustic farmhouse aesthetic suitable for traditional or country interiors. Measuring 70 cm high and 63 cm wide, this compact side table fits easily into smaller spaces around the home. Placement works well at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair in a living room, study, or hallway, offering a convenient surface for lamps, books, or decorative items. The open framework keeps the floor area feeling light, making the furniture item practical for daily use in both period properties and contemporary settings seeking an authentic touch of historic character.

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A cricket table is a traditional vernacular table design featuring three legs supporting a circular top, historically constructed for stability on uneven stone or earthen floors in British homes and public houses during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

These tables were typically crafted from native British hardwoods such as ash, oak, pine, or fruitwood, utilising mortise and tenon joinery, pegged construction, and often incorporating a lower triangular shelf to reinforce the structural integrity of the three legs.

Authentic eighteenth-century examples exhibit signs of hand-planed surfaces, hand-cut wooden pegs, natural shrinkage along the timber grain causing slightly irregular circular tops, and historic wear patterns on the lower legs and stretcher base.

A cricket table functions as an occasional side table alongside a sofa, positioned in an alcove, or placed next to an armchair, bringing rich timber textures and historic character into minimalist or classic room schemes.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth, applying a high-quality beeswax paste annually, avoiding direct heat sources or high humidity environments, and using coasters to prevent liquid damage.
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