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Miniature William IV Apprentice Piece Coffee Table
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Miniature William IV Apprentice Piece Coffee Table

19th century
Sold 11 May 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A good quality and rare example of an antique miniature William IV mahogany table, an apprentice piece or salesmans sample dating from circa 1835, perfect as a coffee table. This perfectly scaled down version could be an apprentice piece; used to showcase a young craftsmans skills or could have been a salemans sample; a portable example used by a travelling salesman to show potential customers what could be ordered.

In well-figured mahogany with beautiful age and patina it is of rounded oblong form, the top opening to reveal space inside for storage. It features a beaded edge and stands on baluster turned stem, on concave plateau with turned feet. Would make a very quirky coffee table or occasional table.

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy. Good colour and original patina. Various marks and wear commensurate with age. Split to lining of interior (solid). No key.

Dimensions:

Width: 51cm

Depth: 38cm

Height: 29cm

Internal: 3cm High x 43cm Wide x 30cm Deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Miniature Mahogany Apprentice Piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139051
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Description
A good quality and rare example of an antique miniature William IV mahogany table, an apprentice piece or salesmans sample dating from circa 1835, perfect as a coffee table. This perfectly scaled down version could be an apprentice piece; used to showcase a young craftsmans skills or could have been a salemans sample; a portable example used by a travelling salesman to show potential customers what could be ordered.
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In well-figured mahogany with beautiful age and patina it is of rounded oblong form, the top opening to reveal space inside for storage.
Antique Furniture Direct

It features a beaded edge and stands on baluster turned stem, on concave plateau with turned feet. Would make a very quirky coffee table or occasional table.

fig 1. A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals.
fig 1. Miniature William IV Apprentice Piece Coffee Table

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy. Good colour and original patina. Various marks and wear commensurate with age. Split to lining of interior (solid). No key.

Dimensions:

Width: 51cm

Depth: 38cm

Height: 29cm

Internal: 3cm High x 43cm Wide x 30cm Deep

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Miniature Mahogany Apprentice Piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139051
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Archive I A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Miniature William IV Apprentice Piece Coffee Table

Archive II A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals. View II
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Archive V A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals. View V
Archive VI A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals. View VI
Archive VII A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals. View VII
Archive VIII A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals. View VIII
Archive IX A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals. View IX
Archive X A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals. View X
Archive XI A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals. View XI
Archive XII A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals. View XII
Archive XIII A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals. View XIII
Archive XIV A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals. View XIV
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A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals.
Miniature William IV Apprentice Piece Coffee Table
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A small dark brown mahogany miniature William IV table with a square top, turned pedestal column, and four scroll feet with bun terminals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMiniature Furniture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned pedestal column, Platform base with bun feet, Beaded moulding edge
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

An apprentice piece, often termed a salesman sample, was a scaled-down model created by a woodworker in training to demonstrate mastery of joinery techniques to a guild or master craftsman.

Craftsmen of this period predominantly utilised dense native and imported hardwoods like mahogany, often featuring hand-cut dovetails, turned columns, and platform bases.

Authenticity is determined by period-appropriate tool marks, timber shrinkage, genuine age patina, and construction techniques consistent with nineteenth-century cabinet making.

This piece works well displayed on a desk, bookshelf, or side table as a focal point of historical craftsmanship alongside modern decor.

Maintain stable humidity levels, avoid direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally apply traditional beeswax to nourish the wood surface.
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