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19th Century George III Period Mahogany Reading Table
Anthony Short Antiques
for sale €3,393     $3,683
£2,900
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19th Century George III Period Mahogany Reading Table

19th century
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A fine early 19th century George III period mahogany and ebony inlay reading table. The table features one faux drawer to one side and has a rise and fall reading slope. One side of the table having a working mahogany lined drawer and slide with turned brass round knobs. The table features ebony line inlays and stringing round the drawers. All standing on a mahogany hand turned column with quadruple swept fluted sabre legs that terminate in brass toes and castors. Lovely patina and in very good sturdy condition.

Height: 77.5cm (30.5in)

Width: 67cm (26.4in)

Depth: 55cm (21.7in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Reading Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA984711
Dealers Internal Reference
807
Description
A fine early 19th century George III period mahogany and ebony inlay reading table. The table features one faux drawer to one side and has a rise and fall reading slope.
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One side of the table having a working mahogany lined drawer and slide with turned brass round knobs.
Anthony Short Antiques

The table features ebony line inlays and stringing round the drawers. All standing on a mahogany hand turned column with quadruple swept fluted sabre legs that terminate in brass toes and castors. Lovely patina and in very good sturdy condition.

Height: 77.5cm (30.5in)

Width: 67cm (26.4in)

Depth: 55cm (21.7in)

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Reading Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA984711
Dealers Internal Ref
807
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A George III mahogany reading table featuring an adjustable tilted top, a side drawer, a turned pedestal stem, and reeded tripod legs with brass paw feet.
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Archive I A George III mahogany reading table featuring an adjustable tilted top, a side drawer, a turned pedestal stem, and reeded tripod legs with brass paw feet.

19TH CENTURY GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY READING TABLE

Archive II A George III mahogany reading table featuring an adjustable tilted top, a side drawer, a turned pedestal stem, and reeded tripod legs with brass paw feet. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany reading table featuring an adjustable tilted top, a side drawer, a turned pedestal stem, and reeded tripod legs with brass paw feet. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany reading table featuring an adjustable tilted top, a side drawer, a turned pedestal stem, and reeded tripod legs with brass paw feet. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany reading table featuring an adjustable tilted top, a side drawer, a turned pedestal stem, and reeded tripod legs with brass paw feet. View V
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Anthony Short Antiques

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Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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A George III mahogany reading table featuring an adjustable tilted top, a side drawer, a turned pedestal stem, and reeded tripod legs with brass paw feet.
19TH CENTURY GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY READING TABLE
Ref: SA984711
A George III mahogany reading table featuring an adjustable tilted top, a side drawer, a turned pedestal stem, and reeded tripod legs with brass paw feet.
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A George III reading table is a piece of furniture from the late eighteenth to early nineteenth century designed with an adjustable ratcheted surface to support books, maps, or manuscripts at various angles.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid and veneered mahogany, featuring hand-carved details, brass fittings such as castors or drawer pulls, and occasionally inlaid stringing.

Authentic period tables display hand-cut dovetail joints, original wooden or metal ratchet mechanisms beneath the top, cast brass paw or spade feet, and natural wear consistent with two centuries of use.

Position the table beside an armchair or within a study nook to serve as a functional side table or display stand for open art books.

Clean the wood surface with a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically to preserve the patina, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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