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Fine George III Antique Mahogany Spider Leg Drop-leaf Table
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Fine George III Antique Mahogany Spider Leg Drop-leaf Table

19th century
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Fine George III mahogany spider leg drop-leaf table having an impressive quality mahogany top with two moulded edged drop leafs. It is raised on very pleasing finely turned mahogany spider legs and united by expertly turned mahogany stretchers. It boasts four appealing unusual swing out gate legs and stands on eight turned feet, terminating in the original brass castors.

The quality, design and proportions make this an impressive example of the period. The colour and patina being wonderful.

H 73cm

W 63.5cm

D16cm

Width when fully open 86.5cm

Date 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
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London City Antiques has dated this George III Drop-leaf Table to the 1800s.

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SA1236326
Dealers Internal Reference
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Fine George III mahogany spider leg drop-leaf table having an impressive quality mahogany top with two moulded edged drop leafs.
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It is raised on very pleasing finely turned mahogany spider legs and united by expertly turned mahogany stretchers.
London City Antiques

It boasts four appealing unusual swing out gate legs and stands on eight turned feet, terminating in the original brass castors.

The quality, design and proportions make this an impressive example of the period. The colour and patina being wonderful.

H 73cm

W 63.5cm

D16cm

Width when fully open 86.5cm

Date 1800

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Drop-leaf Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236326
Dealers Internal Ref
629
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A closed George III mahogany drop-leaf table with slender turned legs, a stretcher base, and brass castors.

Fine George III Antique Mahogany Spider Leg Drop-leaf Table

Archive II A closed George III mahogany drop-leaf table with slender turned legs, a stretcher base, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A closed George III mahogany drop-leaf table with slender turned legs, a stretcher base, and brass castors. View III
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A closed George III mahogany drop-leaf table with slender turned legs, a stretcher base, and brass castors.
Fine George III Antique Mahogany Spider Leg Drop-Leaf Table
Ref: SA1236326
A closed George III mahogany drop-leaf table with slender turned legs, a stretcher base, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlender turned legs, Drop-leaf mechanism, Brass castors, Stretcher base
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 86.5 cm (34 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This George III drop-leaf occasional table dates from 1800 and is made from mahogany with warm brown timber tones and a polished patina, complemented by brass castors. The design includes a rectangular top with two drop leaves featuring moulded edges, supported by slender turned spider legs united by a stretcher base with eight turned feet and swing-out gate legs. Measuring 73 cm high, 86.5 cm wide when fully open, and 16 cm deep when closed, the table shows subtle surface wear including light marks on the timber. Placed at the end of a sofa or against a wall in a living room, hallway or sitting room, this piece provides a functional surface for lamps, books or drinks while folding down compactly when space is required.

FAQs

A spider leg drop-leaf table is a lightweight occasional table developed in the 18th century, characterized by slender turned legs and hinged leaves that can be raised to extend the tabletop surface.

Cabinetmakers during the George III period primarily used dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany for the tops and frames, often incorporating brass hinges and castors.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut joinery, original patination, hand-turned legs, historical iron or brass hardware, and slight irregularities in dimensions indicative of hand crafting.

These versatile tables serve effectively as sofa end tables, bedside supports, or compact hall tables, pairing well with contemporary upholstered seating and clean-lined architectural details.

Clean the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly twice a year, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture exposure.
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