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Victorian Rosewood Serpentine Foldover Tea Table
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Victorian Rosewood Serpentine Foldover Tea Table

19th century
Description

An early Victorian rosewood veneered fold-over tea table of serpentine outline, raised to an octagonal faceted baluster support over acanthus carved legs

Circa 1860

Size: 76cm high x 45cm deep x 90cm wide opening to 90cm square

Stock no: 4711

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tea Table to the Victorian era.

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SA855985
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4711
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Description
An early Victorian rosewood veneered fold-over tea table of serpentine outline, raised to an octagonal faceted baluster support over acanthus carved legs

Circa 1860

Size: 76cm high x 45cm deep x 90cm wide opening to 90cm square

Stock no: 4711

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tea Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA855985
Dealers Internal Ref
4711
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A Victorian rosewood foldover tea table featuring a serpentine front, carved pedestal stem, and quad-form cabriole legs.
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A Victorian serpentine foldover tea table is a 19th-century item of furniture featuring a hinged top that opens to double its surface area. Designed with a curved serpentine front frieze, these tables served a dual purpose as hall consoles when closed and functional surfaces for serving tea or hosting card games when opened.

These tables were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, faced with figured rosewood or walnut veneers. Metal components include brass piano hinges, brass swivel mechanisms, and occasionally concealed brass castors under the carved pedestal feet.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, thick cut timber veneers rather than modern thin veneers, and original brass leaf hinges. The underside often shows hand-sawn secondary woods like pine or oak, along with natural oxidisation and historic wear around the swivel mechanism.

Position the table folded closed against a wall in an entryway or hallway to serve as a console for key trays and table lamps. Alternatively, place it behind a sofa or within a bay window, unfolding the top when extra surface space is required for entertaining.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year following the wood grain. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent the rosewood grain from fading or the veneer from lifting.
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