Very Rare 18th Century Telescopic Tripod Table Attributed to John Bivins, C. 1775

RETIREMENT SALE. 50% DISCOUNT. WAS £2000. NOW £995.

Rare George III Mahogany Telescopic Tripod Work / Reading Table Attributed to John Bivins (c. 1775)

A genuinely rare and inventive late 18th-century Georgian mahogany adjustable tripod table, attributed to the celebrated Georgian cabinetmaker John Bivins, renowned for his finely proportioned tripod tables and clever mechanical designs.

Key Features:

• Rare Telescopic Rise-and-Fall Action: Fitted with an original notched square metal rising shaft housed within a collared gun-barrel column and secured by a side locking pin, allowing the table height to adjust smoothly from 22" to 30".

• Tray Top & Frieze Drawer: The 18" dished oval/circular top with a raised moulded lip sits directly above a single cockbeaded frieze drawer fitted with a small brass escutcheon.

• Classic Tripod Base: Raised on a crisp gun-barrel turned stem flowing into three sweeping cabriole legs terminating in classic pad feet, retaining a warm, rich colour and honest surface patina.

Condition:

Presented in good, honest antique condition with a lovely warm patination throughout. Because of its tall telescopic elevation on a compact 18" footprint, the table has tipped over in its lifetime and has had sympathetic historic restorations to the outer moulded lip of the top, along with expected surface marks and wear commensurate with over 240 years of use. Structurally sound and the height-adjustment mechanism works properly.

Dimensions:

• Diameter: 18" (46 cm)

• Height: Adjustable from 22" to 30" (56 cm – 76 cm)

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All our items arrive in great condition and have all been through our workshops and fully restored so they arrive in house ready condition, unless stated to the contrary; any imperfections are commensurate with the age and beauty of owning antiques.