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George II Mahogany Tea Table, Circa 1740
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
for sale €11,115     $12,065
£9,500
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George II Mahogany Tea Table, Circa 1740

18th century
Description

A fine quality George II Mahogany folding Tea table, having a wonderful original patina, raised on elegant cabriole legs, each with carved scrolling foliate decoration, tapering down to scrolling feet, circa 1740-60.

Batch 73/73 N/H

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this George II Tea Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA976635
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001741
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Description
A fine quality George II Mahogany folding Tea table, having a wonderful original patina, raised on elegant cabriole legs, each with carved scrolling foliate decoration, tapering down to scrolling feet, circa 1740-60.

Batch 73/73 N/H

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this George II Tea Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA976635
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001741
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A George II mahogany tea table featuring a rectangular fold-over top, a deep frieze, and carved cabriole legs with scroll feet.
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Archive I A George II mahogany tea table featuring a rectangular fold-over top, a deep frieze, and carved cabriole legs with scroll feet.

George II Mahogany Tea Table, Circa 1740

Archive II A George II mahogany tea table featuring a rectangular fold-over top, a deep frieze, and carved cabriole legs with scroll feet. View II
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
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Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A George II mahogany tea table featuring a rectangular fold-over top, a deep frieze, and carved cabriole legs with scroll feet.
George II Mahogany Tea table, circa 1740
Ref: SA976635
A George II mahogany tea table featuring a rectangular fold-over top, a deep frieze, and carved cabriole legs with scroll feet.
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A George II tea table is a mid-18th century piece of English furniture designed specifically for the formal social ritual of serving tea. Typically crafted between 1727 and 1760, these tables often feature fold-over tops, frieze frames, and decorative cabriole legs.

These tables were primarily crafted from dense imported Cuban mahogany, valued for its dark tone and durability. Construction techniques included hand-cut dovetail joints, secondary timbers such as oak or pine, and hand-carved ornamentation on the knees and feet.

Authentic 18th-century examples display signs of hand-planing on structural undersides, period-correct iron fasteners, natural wood shrinkage, and hand-carved detailing with subtle asymmetry. Original gate-leg or knuckle-hinge mechanisms also demonstrate natural operational wear.

A Georgian tea table functions effectively as an entryway console or an occasional side table in a contemporary setting. Positioning modern ceramics or minimalist artwork above the table creates a deliberate visual contrast between historical woodwork and clean modern lines.

Keep the table situated away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent timber movement. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year along the grain using a soft microfibre cloth, wiping up liquid spills immediately.
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