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George III Mahogany Snap Top Breakfast Table
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George III Mahogany Snap Top Breakfast Table

19th century
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Circa 1800, late George III mahogany and cross banded snap top breakfast table. The rectangular shaped table has mahogany top with broad satinwood ebony and boxwood banding, with original brass clasp to the back and beneath is a turned column with bulbous section. With 4 mahogany legs with satinwood banding, finishing on a brass toe and brass castors. Would comfortably seat 6 people.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
129cm (50.79")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Snap Top Table to the 1800s.

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SA681373
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24282
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Circa 1800, late George III mahogany and cross banded snap top breakfast table.
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The rectangular shaped table has mahogany top with broad satinwood ebony and boxwood banding, with original brass clasp to the back and beneath is a turned column with bulbous section.
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With 4 mahogany legs with satinwood banding, finishing on a brass toe and brass castors. Would comfortably seat 6 people.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
129cm (50.79")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Snap Top Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA681373
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24282
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A Georgian mahogany snap top breakfast table featuring a rounded rectangular top on a turned central pedestal with four splayed legs terminating in brass castors.
George III Mahogany Snap Top Breakfast Table
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A snap top breakfast table, also known as a tilt-top table, is an 18th-century furniture design featuring a hinged top that can be tilted vertically when not in use. This allowed the table to be moved to the perimeter of a room to clear floor space in Georgian interiors.

Tables from the George III period were predominantly crafted from solid dense mahogany or mahogany veneers, often featuring crossbanded borders in satinwood or rosewood, supported by a turned column and brass castor feet.

Authentic pieces feature a hand-forged brass or iron spring catch mechanism attached to a solid timber block atop the pedestal column. Traces of historical hand-planing, original brass castors, and period-correct joinery beneath the top further indicate authenticity.

Pairing a rich mahogany table with contemporary upholstered dining chairs creates an eclectic contrast. The warm wood tones complement neutral palettes, textured linen wallcoverings, and minimalist modern lighting.

Regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax polish maintains the wood patina. Keeping the table away from direct heat sources and controlling room humidity prevents timber shrinkage or veneer lifting.
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