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18th Century Ash Cricket Table
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18th Century Ash Cricket Table

18th century
Description

18th century ash cricket table. Charmingly, the table has been adapted, probably in the 19th century, with the doors added to enclose the middle, presumably to store food

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Ash Cricket Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1239179
Dealers Internal Reference
S00329
Description
18th century ash cricket table.
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Charmingly, the table has been adapted, probably in the 19th century, with the doors added to enclose the middle, presumably to store food.
Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Ash Cricket Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239179
Dealers Internal Ref
S00329
Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023
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An 18th-century ash cricket table with a circular top resting on three legs and a carved geometric diamond panel frieze.
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18th Century Ash Cricket Table

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Telephone 01263 734137
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1 Cromer Road
Aylsham
Norfolk
NR11 6HE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Verified Since Oct 2023
Items For Sale 62
Items Sold 101
Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Oct 2023
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Location: 1 Cromer Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6HE, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An 18th-century ash cricket table with a circular top resting on three legs and a carved geometric diamond panel frieze.
18th century ash cricket table
Ref: SA1239179
An 18th-century ash cricket table with a circular top resting on three legs and a carved geometric diamond panel frieze.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialAsh
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsThree-legged frame, Circular plank top, Carved diamond panels, Pegged joinery
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

This 18th century ash cricket table exemplifies rustic farmhouse style with its three-legged frame and dark brown timber. The piece has a circular plank top above a frieze enclosed by carved diamond panels and doors with visible hinges and pegged joinery. Natural age wear is evident in the surface patination and minor losses around the edges, showing historical adaptation. The table stands 70 cm high, 69 cm wide and 72 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this side table serves functionally at the end of a sofa or in a living space to hold lamps, books or decorative items. Its compact three-legged construction allows it to fit neatly into corners or beside seating arrangements while adding traditional character and enclosed storage to the interior.

A cricket table is a traditional form of British vernacular furniture, featuring a circular wooden top supported by three sturdy legs. Originating in the 16th and 17th centuries, the tripod configuration provided stability on uneven stone or flagstone floors in country homes and taverns.

Cricket tables were predominantly crafted from native British hardwoods, such as ash, oak, elm, or fruitwood. Joiners utilized pegged mortise-and-tenon construction, often adding undertiers, stretchers, or carved geometric panels to reinforce the frame.

Period 18th-century examples display evidence of hand-planed timber, wooden dowel joinery, and historical wear around the feet and frieze. Original patination, hand-carved decorative motifs, and slight irregularities in the turned or square legs further indicate age.

A cricket table functions as a compact side table positioned next to a sofa or armchair. Its three-legged silhouette and understated footprint also suit narrow hallways, reading corners, or bedside placement within traditional and modern rustic schemes.

Maintain the timber by keeping the table clear of direct heat sources and damp conditions to prevent warping or splitting. Dust the surface regularly with a dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to safeguard the original finish.
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