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George II Period Mahogany Envelope/hankerchief or Corner Tea Table
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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George II Period Mahogany Envelope/hankerchief or Corner Tea Table

18th century
Description

A rare George II period mahogany corner table with drop-leaf to create a square table. A rare and interesting item possibly made to go in a corner or to be stored against a wall until unfolded and brought into use.

Made in England in about 1740 -1750 these unusual tables are sometimes called 'Hankerchief' Tables. The drop-leaf hangs down behind the table, (or in front if placed in a corner), and can be lifted and supported on a hinged extra leg, to make a very practical square table.

There is also a lockable compartment accessible by lifting the table-top. Stands on turned legs with pad feet. This table is in good original condition and has acquired a lovely, age appropriate patina

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Handkerchief Tea Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1225485
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400368
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A rare George II period mahogany corner table with drop-leaf to create a square table.
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A rare and interesting item possibly made to go in a corner or to be stored against a wall until unfolded and brought into use.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
fig 1. An 18th-century George II triangular mahogany handkerchief table featuring tapered turned legs terminating in pad feet and a keyhole frieze.
fig 1. George II Period Mahogany Envelope/hankerchief or Corner Tea Table

Made in England in about 1740 -1750 these unusual tables are sometimes called 'Hankerchief' Tables. The drop-leaf hangs down behind the table, (or in front if placed in a corner), and can be lifted and supported on a hinged extra leg, to make a very practical square table.

fig 2. An 18th-century George II triangular mahogany handkerchief table featuring tapered turned legs terminating in pad feet and a keyhole frieze.
fig 2. George II Period Mahogany Envelope/hankerchief or Corner Tea Table

There is also a lockable compartment accessible by lifting the table-top. Stands on turned legs with pad feet. This table is in good original condition and has acquired a lovely, age appropriate patina

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Handkerchief Tea Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225485
Dealers Internal Ref
400368
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019
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Archive I An 18th-century George II triangular mahogany handkerchief table featuring tapered turned legs terminating in pad feet and a keyhole frieze.

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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 01303 221229
Location
Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck
Verified Since Aug 2019
Items For Sale 59
Items Sold 315
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An 18th-century George II triangular mahogany handkerchief table featuring tapered turned legs terminating in pad feet and a keyhole frieze.
George II Period Mahogany Envelope/Hankerchief or Corner Tea Table
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A handkerchief table is a compact 18th-century occasional table featuring a triangular top with a single diagonal drop-leaf that raises to form a square or diamond surface. Originating during the George II period, these space-saving tables were designed to sit neatly in a room corner when closed and extend for tea or card games.

Tables from this period were predominantly crafted from dense Cuban mahogany, valued for its deep tone and stability. Construction typically features hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, hand-planed surfaces, brass drop hinges, and gateleg mechanisms supported on slender turned legs with pad feet.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display signs of age such as natural timber shrinkage, hand-sawn tool marks underneath the frame, and dark oxidisation on unpolished surfaces. Original brassware, hand-cast iron screws, and period-correct pad or club feet also indicate genuine George II construction.

Due to its versatile triangular design, a handkerchief table functions effectively as an accent table in an unused corner or beside a sofa arm. It can be displayed folded down as a subtle compact piece or opened up to serve as a functional drink or lamp stand.

Preserve the natural timber patination by applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cotton cloth. Position the table away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and extreme humidity changes to prevent timber warping or splitting.
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