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Georgian Bird Cage Base Occasional Table
John Howkins Antiques
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Georgian Bird Cage Base Occasional Table

18th century
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A good Georgian Period mahogany snap top tripod table. The single plank top with bird cage base and original brass catch. The turned column supported by 3 shaped legs with pad feet. In excellent original condition with 2 or 3 old stains but no breaks or damage. Size:- Height...27.5''/ 70cm. Diameter...29''/ 74cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £38

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
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John Howkins Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

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SA421750
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21230
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Description
A good Georgian Period mahogany snap top tripod table. The single plank top with bird cage base and original brass catch. The turned column supported by 3 shaped legs with pad feet. In excellent original condition with 2 or 3 old stains but no breaks or damage. Size:- Height...27.5''/ 70cm. Diameter...29''/ 74cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £38
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tripod Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA421750
Dealers Internal Ref
21230
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A Georgian dark mahogany round tilt-top occasional table featuring a turned central column and a tripod base with pad feet.
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Georgian Bird Cage Base Occasional Table

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A Georgian dark mahogany round tilt-top occasional table featuring a turned central column and a tripod base with pad feet.
Georgian Bird Cage Base Occasional Table
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A Georgian dark mahogany round tilt-top occasional table featuring a turned central column and a tripod base with pad feet.
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A Georgian birdcage table is an 18th-century design featuring a circular top mounted on a square wooden frame or collar called a birdcage. This mechanism allows the top to rotate 360 degrees and tilt vertically when placed against a wall.

These tables were predominantly crafted from solid timber such as dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany. Construction included hand-turned central balusters, dovetail joints connecting the tripod legs, and iron or brass catch mechanisms.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-saw marks underneath the top, hand-carved turned columns, and natural contraction of timber over time resulting in slightly off-round tops. The birdcage mechanism should show historic wear around the wooden pegs and pivot block.

Position the table as an occasional side table beside a sofa or armchair to create structural interest. Its compact footprint also makes it suitable for placement in a window alcove or an empty corner.

Dust the wood regularly using a clean, soft microfibre cloth. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber finish, and position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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