Sold 22 May 2025 · Hand of Glory

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Description

A good George III mahogany tip-top tripod table, the baluster support with birdcage top, the tripod base with acanthus carved knees and terminating in slender paw feet. An elegantly proportioned table in very good condition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

70cm (27.56")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Mahogany Tripod Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1078116

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00000685

Description

Physical Dimensions

Height

70cm (27.56")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Mahogany Tripod Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1078116

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00000685

About the Dealer

Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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A dark brown mahogany tripod table featuring a circular tilt top, a turned central pedestal, and three carved cabriole legs with paw feet.

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George III Mahogany Tip-top Tripod Table with Paw Feet

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A dark brown mahogany tripod table featuring a circular tilt top, a turned central pedestal, and three carved cabriole legs with paw feet. View II

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A dark brown mahogany tripod table featuring a circular tilt top, a turned central pedestal, and three carved cabriole legs with paw feet. View IV

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A dark brown mahogany tripod table featuring a circular tilt top, a turned central pedestal, and three carved cabriole legs with paw feet. View VII

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Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478

Location

Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory

Verified Since Jul 2012

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George III Mahogany Tip-Top Tripod Table with Paw Feet

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectAccent Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTilt-top mechanism, Turned pedestal, Cabriole legs, Paw feet
SizeH 70 cm (28 in)

FAQs

Originating during the reign of King George III, tilt-top tripod tables were popular space-saving items often used for serving tea or displaying decorative objects in 18th-century drawing rooms.

These tables were typically crafted from solid or veneered mahogany, featuring a birdcage or pivot mechanism beneath the circular top, supported by a turned pillar and three-way cabriole legs.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber shrinkage, traditional hand-cut joinery, old patination, and the integrity of the original tilt mechanism and pivot block.

This piece functions effectively as a sophisticated side table next to a sofa or armchair, providing a dark wooden contrast to contemporary neutral fabrics and minimalist decor.

Protect the polished wooden surface from direct sunlight and excessive moisture by using coasters, and maintain the finish periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone sprays.