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Exemplary George III Mahogany ‘Gillows’ Dining Table C. 1790
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Exemplary George III Mahogany ‘Gillows’ Dining Table C. 1790

18th century
Description

This is an exceptionally rare and extremely high quality large dining table seating up to eight people

The table is made from solid Cuban mahogany and has a hand carved gadroon and acanthus border and an inlaid wide rosewood crossbanding.

The elegant column with sabre legs each finely carved with drop bell husks and acanths and terminating in original large solid brass lions paw casters.

The quality and carved elements are distinctive and are found on the highest quality Gillows tables of the period.

Gillows marked a small percentage of its work, most commissions were not stamped and are identified on the original bills or in Gillows archives.

See plates 647 and 658 of Volume II of "Gillows of Lancaster and London" by Susan E. Stuart.

A fantastic and exemplary George III dining table in superb original condition and from a private Somerset manor house.

Superb colour and patination throughout.

Dimensions are:

54 inches wide, 41 inches deep, 29.5 inches high (61 inches when top is tilted).

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.75cm (29.04")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
102.5cm (40.35")
Declaration

Webberley Antiques has dated this George III Dining Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1239221
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This is an exceptionally rare and extremely high quality large dining table seating up to eight people
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The table is made from solid Cuban mahogany and has a hand carved gadroon and acanthus border and an inlaid wide rosewood crossbanding.
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fig 1. A George III mahogany dining table featuring a crossbanded top with gadrooned edging, supported on a carved pedestal with four splayed legs ending in brass castors.
fig 1. Exemplary George III Mahogany ‘Gillows’ Dining Table C. 1790

The elegant column with sabre legs each finely carved with drop bell husks and acanths and terminating in original large solid brass lions paw casters.

The quality and carved elements are distinctive and are found on the highest quality Gillows tables of the period.

fig 2. A George III mahogany dining table featuring a crossbanded top with gadrooned edging, supported on a carved pedestal with four splayed legs ending in brass castors.
fig 2. Exemplary George III Mahogany ‘Gillows’ Dining Table C. 1790

Gillows marked a small percentage of its work, most commissions were not stamped and are identified on the original bills or in Gillows archives.

See plates 647 and 658 of Volume II of "Gillows of Lancaster and London" by Susan E. Stuart.

fig 3. A George III mahogany dining table featuring a crossbanded top with gadrooned edging, supported on a carved pedestal with four splayed legs ending in brass castors.
fig 3. Exemplary George III Mahogany ‘Gillows’ Dining Table C. 1790

A fantastic and exemplary George III dining table in superb original condition and from a private Somerset manor house.

Superb colour and patination throughout.

Dimensions are:

54 inches wide, 41 inches deep, 29.5 inches high (61 inches when top is tilted).

Height
73.75cm (29.04")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
102.5cm (40.35")
Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George III Dining Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239221
Webberley Antiques
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Archive I A George III mahogany dining table featuring a crossbanded top with gadrooned edging, supported on a carved pedestal with four splayed legs ending in brass castors.

Exemplary George III Mahogany ‘Gillows’ Dining Table C. 1790

Archive II A George III mahogany dining table featuring a crossbanded top with gadrooned edging, supported on a carved pedestal with four splayed legs ending in brass castors. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany dining table featuring a crossbanded top with gadrooned edging, supported on a carved pedestal with four splayed legs ending in brass castors. View III
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A George III mahogany dining table featuring a crossbanded top with gadrooned edging, supported on a carved pedestal with four splayed legs ending in brass castors.
Exemplary George III Mahogany ‘Gillows’ Dining Table c. 1790
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGadrooned edge, quadruped pedestal base, brass paw castors, leaf carving
  • SizeH 73.75 cm (29 in) x W 135 cm (53 in) x D 102.5 cm (40 in)

This George III dining table dates from the eighteenth century in the English Country House style, constructed from solid Cuban mahogany with a dark brown timber colour and brass hardware. The piece consists of a rectangular top with wide rosewood crossbanding and a hand carved gadrooned edge, supported on a central column and a quadruped pedestal base with four splayed sabre legs featuring acanthus leaf carving, drop bell husks, and original solid brass lion paw castors. The table measures 73.75 cm high, 135 cm wide, and 102.5 cm deep. Suitable for seating up to eight people, this dining table serves as a functional centrepiece in a traditional dining room or a spacious living area. The sturdy quadruped pedestal base provides ample legroom beneath the top, allowing chairs to be tucked in neatly when not in use. The rich dark brown timber tones complement both formal interior schemes and classic home furnishings.

FAQs

George III dining tables were produced in Britain between 1760 and 1820, characterised by the use of high-quality Cuban or West Indian mahogany, precise joinery, and neoclassically inspired proportions.

These tables were constructed primarily from solid and veneered mahogany, featuring secondary timbers such as pine or oak for internal framing, alongside brass castors and metal tilt-top mechanisms.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, natural oxidisation on untouched wood surfaces, hand-carved decorative motifs, and original period brass hardware with age-appropriate wear.

A Georgian mahogany dining table can be paired with modern upholstered dining chairs or minimalist lighting fixtures to create visual contrast while anchoring the rooms proportions.

Maintain mahogany by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, applying beeswax periodically along the wood grain, and placing the furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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