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A George III Mahogany Inlaid Pembroke Table
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A George III Mahogany Inlaid Pembroke Table

18th century
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A fine George III Pembroke table in mahogany, the rectangular dropleaf top with a central oval inlay of satinwood with extensive penwork to create a foliate motif within a fern border, and with an extensively crossbanded and reeded edge consisting of lines of boxwood stringing, rosewood stripes around a satinwood band with fern penwork, over a frieze drawer with similarly treated satinwood band with boxwood stringing and brass handles, and a block either side with an oval patera in satinwood with penwork shadowing, and a dummy drawer to the other side, on square tapering supports with boxwood stringing and stylised floral inlay, terminating in brass casters. English circa 1790.

Condition: Excellent, the table is in very good condition with no damage or repairs, the flaps hang vertically and the drawer runs smoothly, and the handles are the originals. There have been one or two small areas of repair to the boxwood stringing, consistent with the age of the table, however overall this is a beautiful piece of furniture with a very stylish appearance and lovely colour.

Dimensions:

Height: 73cm (28¾”)

Width: 91cm (36”)

Depth: 48cm (19”)

Open: 104cm (41”)

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this George III Pembroke Table to the Georgian era.

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SA1227138
Description
A fine George III Pembroke table in mahogany, the rectangular dropleaf top with a central oval inlay of satinwood with extensive penwork to create a foliate motif within a fern border, and with an extensively crossbanded and reeded edge consisting of lines of boxwood stringing, rosewood stripes around a satinwood band with fern penwork, over a frieze drawer with similarly treated satinwood band with boxwood stringing and brass handles, and a block either side with an oval patera in satinwood with penwork shadowing, and a dummy drawer to the other side, on square tapering supports with boxwood stringing and stylised floral inlay, terminating in brass casters. English circa 1790.
Condition: Excellent, the table is in very good condition with no damage or repairs, the flaps hang vertically and the drawer runs smoothly, and the handles are the originals.
Chequers Antiques

There have been one or two small areas of repair to the boxwood stringing, consistent with the age of the table, however overall this is a beautiful piece of furniture with a very stylish appearance and lovely colour.

Dimensions:

Height: 73cm (28¾”)

Width: 91cm (36”)

Depth: 48cm (19”)

Open: 104cm (41”)

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this George III Pembroke Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227138
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A George III mahogany Pembroke table with satinwood inlay, tapered square legs, and brass castors.
A George III Mahogany Inlaid Pembroke Table
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A George III mahogany Pembroke table with satinwood inlay, tapered square legs, and brass castors.
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A Pembroke table is a compact, rectangular drop-leaf table designed in the 18th century, named after the Countess of Pembroke. Popular during the George III period, it features two hinged flaps that raise to expand the surface area, making it a versatile piece for light dining, writing, or serving tea.

Georgian Pembroke tables were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or satinwood, often featuring marquetry, stringing, and veneer inlays. Construction details typically include hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer, oak drawer linings, and wooden rule joints for the drop leaves.

Authentic George III tables display hand-cut joinery, original brass hardware with slight variations, and natural age-related patina on the timber. Look for hand-sawn drawer construction, iron screws with off-centre slots, and light-reflecting irregularities in the inlaid wood veneers.

A Pembroke table functions effectively as a side table beside an armchair or sofa, or positioned in an entryway console spot. Its drop leaves allow it to adapt to smaller spaces, while the warm mahogany tone provides visual depth when paired with contemporary art and neutral soft furnishings.

Maintain the table by keeping it away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent veneer lifting or wood warping. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and protect the finish.
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