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18th Century George III Period Small Mahogany Drum Table
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18th Century George III Period Small Mahogany Drum Table

18th century
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This small fine quality 18th-century George III period mahogany drum table showcases exceptional craftsmanship and elegant Georgian design. It features an original gilt-tooled leather inset to circular mahogany top. The frieze includes four oak-lined swivel drawers and four dummy drawers, all fitted with brass knobs. The table is supported by a refined gun barrel-turned central stem, which is complemented by three splayed legs and original brass castors. This piece not only serves as a stunning centre piece for any refined interior but also exhibits a lovely patina that attests to its history. In very good sturdy condition, England, circa 1770.

Height 73cm (28.7in)

Diameter 61cm (24.0in)

Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Drum Table to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125021
Dealers Internal Reference
1186
Description
This small fine quality 18th-century George III period mahogany drum table showcases exceptional craftsmanship and elegant Georgian design. It features an original gilt-tooled leather inset to circular mahogany top.
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The frieze includes four oak-lined swivel drawers and four dummy drawers, all fitted with brass knobs.
Anthony Short Antiques

The table is supported by a refined gun barrel-turned central stem, which is complemented by three splayed legs and original brass castors. This piece not only serves as a stunning centre piece for any refined interior but also exhibits a lovely patina that attests to its history. In very good sturdy condition, England, circa 1770.

Height 73cm (28.7in)

Diameter 61cm (24.0in)

Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Drum Table to the 18th Century.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125021
Dealers Internal Ref
1186
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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An 18th-century George III mahogany drum table with a circular green leather top, frieze drawers, turned pedestal, and splayed legs with brass castors.
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Archive I An 18th-century George III mahogany drum table with a circular green leather top, frieze drawers, turned pedestal, and splayed legs with brass castors.

18th Century George III Period Small Mahogany Drum Table

Archive II An 18th-century George III mahogany drum table with a circular green leather top, frieze drawers, turned pedestal, and splayed legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III mahogany drum table with a circular green leather top, frieze drawers, turned pedestal, and splayed legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III mahogany drum table with a circular green leather top, frieze drawers, turned pedestal, and splayed legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III mahogany drum table with a circular green leather top, frieze drawers, turned pedestal, and splayed legs with brass castors. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III mahogany drum table with a circular green leather top, frieze drawers, turned pedestal, and splayed legs with brass castors. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George III mahogany drum table with a circular green leather top, frieze drawers, turned pedestal, and splayed legs with brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George III mahogany drum table with a circular green leather top, frieze drawers, turned pedestal, and splayed legs with brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George III mahogany drum table with a circular green leather top, frieze drawers, turned pedestal, and splayed legs with brass castors. View IX
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/anthonyshort
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An 18th-century George III mahogany drum table with a circular green leather top, frieze drawers, turned pedestal, and splayed legs with brass castors.
18TH CENTURY GEORGE III PERIOD SMALL MAHOGANY DRUM TABLE
Ref: SA1125021
An 18th-century George III mahogany drum table with a circular green leather top, frieze drawers, turned pedestal, and splayed legs with brass castors.
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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown, Green
  • MotifsTooled leather top, Frieze drawers, Turned pedestal, Splayed legs with brass castors
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This 18th-century George III period small mahogany drum table exhibits a warm brown timber finish and stands upon a central gun barrel-turned pedestal. Four oak-lined swivel drawers and four dummy drawers encircle the frieze, each fitted with a small brass knob and keyhole escutcheon. The circular top is inset with a green tooled leather surface featuring gilt decoration along the perimeter. Three splayed wooden legs extend outwards, terminating in protective brass castors at the feet. The table measures 73 cm in height with a 61 cm diameter. Such a piece finds a practical home in a gentleman's library or positioned as an occasional table within an empty corner of a study or living area.

FAQs

A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with a deep frieze containing multiple drawers, supported by a central pedestal base. Popularised during the late 18th century in Georgian England, these tables were frequently utilised in libraries, counting houses, and estates for organizing paperwork, currency, and record-keeping.

Authentic 18th-century drum tables are predominantly constructed from solid and veneered mahogany, often featuring a tool-embossed leather writing surface. The construction typically incorporates hand-cut dovetail joints, brass drawer handles or knobs, and a turned central column supported by splayed tripod or quadrupod legs ending in brass castor caps.

Key identification features include original hand-cut dovetailing inside the frieze drawers, period-correct brass hardware, natural oxidisation on the underside of the timber, and a hand-turned central column. Additionally, George III examples often feature a mixture of real and faux drawer fronts around the circular apron to maintain visual symmetry.

A small drum table functions effectively as an occasional side table beside a sofa or reading armchair, providing both surface space and concealed storage. It can also be positioned in an entry foyer or empty corner, paired with a table lamp and simple decorative objects to highlight its circular silhouette.

Maintain the timber by applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the wood grain, avoiding commercial aerosol sprays. The leather surface should be kept clear of direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying or fading, and wiped gently with a soft, dry cloth.
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