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George III Mahogany Birdcage Table
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George III Mahogany Birdcage Table

18th century
Description

A George III circular mahogany occasional table with fine original wax patina, one piece top, bird cage action, on baluster turned pedestal and splayed tripod legs terminating with pad feet.

Size: 27" diameter x 27" high

Circa 1770

Stock no: 4697

Dealers note. A nice 18th. century example of this "lazy Susan" type table. The "birdcage" allows the table top to be revolved 360 degrees.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this George III Tilt Top Table to the 18th Century.

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SA833988
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4698
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Description
A George III circular mahogany occasional table with fine original wax patina, one piece top, bird cage action, on baluster turned pedestal and splayed tripod legs terminating with pad feet.

Size: 27" diameter x 27" high

Circa 1770

Stock no: 4697

Dealers note. A nice 18th. century example of this "lazy Susan" type table. The "birdcage" allows the table top to be revolved 360 degrees.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this George III Tilt Top Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA833988
Dealers Internal Ref
4698
John Hubbard Antiques
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A George III dark mahogany circular tilt-top table displayed upright on a turned central pedestal with three cabriole legs.
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Archive I A George III dark mahogany circular tilt-top table displayed upright on a turned central pedestal with three cabriole legs.

George III Mahogany Birdcage Table

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A George III dark mahogany circular tilt-top table displayed upright on a turned central pedestal with three cabriole legs.
George III mahogany birdcage table
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A George III dark mahogany circular tilt-top table displayed upright on a turned central pedestal with three cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTilt-top mechanism, Turned central pedestal, Cabriole tripod legs, Pad feet
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

This George III occasional table belongs to the 18th century English country house tradition. Made from solid mahogany, the timber displays a warm brown colour with a fine original wax patina. The circular one-piece top tilts vertically on a birdcage action, supported by a baluster turned central pedestal above three splayed cabriole tripod legs that terminate in pad feet. The piece measures 69 cm high, 69 cm wide, and 69 cm deep. In a modern interior, this versatile occasional table suits placement in an empty corner of a living room, hallway, or study. The tilt-top mechanism and revolving birdcage action provide practical flexibility for display or storage when the surface is not in active use.

FAQs

A George III birdcage tilt-top table is an 18th-century English occasional table featuring a hinged mechanism that allows the circular top to tilt vertically for space-saving storage. The birdcage refers to a small four-pegged timber block supporting the mechanism, enabling the table top to both rotate and tilt.

Georgian tripod tables were predominantly constructed from solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany, valued for its dense grain and rich dark colour. Construction involved a turned central stem, hand-dovetailed cabriole tripod legs, and iron or brass latches securing the tilt mechanism.

Authentic Georgian tripod tables show signs of hand-planing on the underside of the top, subtle asymmetry in the turned central column, and original hand-cut dovetails where the legs join the stem. Look for genuine age-related oxidisation in the timber and natural wear around the brass catches and hinges.

A Georgian tilt-top table functions as an occasional side table alongside a modern armchair or positioned in an empty space with the top tilted vertically to showcase the mahogany grain. It serves effectively as a drinks table or decorative pedestal in a living room or hallway.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and polish periodically with a high-grade beeswax to protect the original patina. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent warping or splitting of the mahogany timber.
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