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George II Period Mahogany Foldover Top Tea Table
For sale by W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
for sale €3,803     $4,128
£3,250
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

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George II Period Mahogany Foldover Top Tea Table

18th century
Description

No:11270

A very good and untouched George II Period Mahogany Foldover Top Tea Table, the rectangular top with rounded front turret corners joined by a shaped frieze drawer and the whole raised on cabriole legs with pronounced ball and claw feet. The top when opened is supported on one rear gate leg.

The patina of this fine example is quite extraordinary

Circa 1730

Price :£ 3,250.

Height:28½”, (72.5 cm), Width:31”, (79cm), Depth:15¼”, (39.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this George II Mahogany Tea Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238388
Dealers Internal Reference
11270
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Description
No:11270

A very good and untouched George II Period Mahogany Foldover Top Tea Table, the rectangular top with rounded front turret corners joined by a shaped frieze drawer and the whole raised on cabriole legs with pronounced ball and claw feet. The top when opened is supported on one rear gate leg.

The patina of this fine example is quite extraordinary

Circa 1730

Price :£ 3,250.

Height:28½”, (72.5 cm), Width:31”, (79cm), Depth:15¼”, (39.5cm)

Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this George II Mahogany Tea Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238388
Dealers Internal Ref
11270
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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Archive I An eighteenth-century George II mahogany foldover tea table featuring cabriole legs terminating in hand-carved ball and claw feet.

George II Period Mahogany Foldover Top Tea Table

Archive II An eighteenth-century George II mahogany foldover tea table featuring cabriole legs terminating in hand-carved ball and claw feet. View II
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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An eighteenth-century George II mahogany foldover tea table featuring cabriole legs terminating in hand-carved ball and claw feet.
George II Period Mahogany Foldover Top Tea Table
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An eighteenth-century George II mahogany foldover tea table featuring cabriole legs terminating in hand-carved ball and claw feet.
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  • ObjectTea Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Foldover top, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 72.5 cm (29 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 39.5 cm (16 in)

This George II period tea table dates from the 18th century, specifically around 1730, and follows an English country house style. The piece is constructed from mahogany with a dark brown finish and an extraordinary patina. The rectangular top has rounded front turret corners and a foldover design supported by a rear gate leg, resting above a shaped apron with a frieze drawer. Four cabriole legs terminate in hand-carved ball and claw feet. Measurements are 72.5 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 39.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a compact accent surface for narrow wall spaces in a living room, hallway, or study. It functions as a side table or display surface for decorative objects while adding historic character to the room.

FAQs

Originating in the mid-18th century during the reign of King George II (17271760), tea tables were designed for social tea serving, featuring a hinged top that folds closed to serve as a compact console table or opens to double the surface area.

Furniture from this period predominantly utilised dense mahogany timber, valued for its fine grain and durability. Construction techniques involved hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary timbers, and hand-carved legs featuring ball and claw or pad feet.

Authentic George II tea tables display hand-carved cabriole legs, deep apron shaping, period-appropriate brass hinges, and natural wear along the gate-leg mechanism. Original surface patination and hand-planed undersides also indicate mid-18th-century origin.

Position the table closed against a narrow wall, entry hallway, or behind a modern sofa as a console. Balance the dark timber tone by pairing it with contemporary artwork, neutral ceramics, or sleek table lamps.

Keep the table away from direct heat sources, radiators, and moisture to prevent warping of the timber. Dust the surface regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to maintain the timber patination.
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