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George III Mahogany Tripod Table with Inlaid Chess Board
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George III Mahogany Tripod Table with Inlaid Chess Board

18th century
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An unusual George III mahogany snap top and bird cage base tripod table. The shaped solid top having an unusual cusped and raised edge with a boxwood and ebony inlaid chess board. The base having revolving bird cage mechanism leading to the well turned column with carved detail and raised on three shaped legs with pad feet. Very good condition and patina. Dimensions:- Height…28.5’’/ 72.5cm. Diameter…24’’/ 61cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £45.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Tripod Games Table to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09589007
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-265 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Birdcage action beneath the top: early mechanism allowing both tilting and rotation.
Spiral fluting carved on the column: fine eighteenth-century embellishment.
Cabriole legs with plain pad feet: classic mid to late Georgian profile.
Underside battens held by hand-cut slotted screws: period fixing practice.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1227001
Dealers Internal Reference
24948
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Description
An unusual George III mahogany snap top and bird cage base tripod table.
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The shaped solid top having an unusual cusped and raised edge with a boxwood and ebony inlaid chess board.
John Howkins Antiques

The base having revolving bird cage mechanism leading to the well turned column with carved detail and raised on three shaped legs with pad feet. Very good condition and patina. Dimensions:- Height…28.5’’/ 72.5cm. Diameter…24’’/ 61cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £45.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Tripod Games Table to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09589007
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-265 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Birdcage action beneath the top: early mechanism allowing both tilting and rotation.
Spiral fluting carved on the column: fine eighteenth-century embellishment.
Cabriole legs with plain pad feet: classic mid to late Georgian profile.
Underside battens held by hand-cut slotted screws: period fixing practice.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227001
Dealers Internal Ref
24948
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust rim, an inlaid chessboard top, a turned pedestal, and three cabriole legs.

George III Mahogany Tripod Table with Inlaid Chess Board

Archive II A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust rim, an inlaid chessboard top, a turned pedestal, and three cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust rim, an inlaid chessboard top, a turned pedestal, and three cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust rim, an inlaid chessboard top, a turned pedestal, and three cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust rim, an inlaid chessboard top, a turned pedestal, and three cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust rim, an inlaid chessboard top, a turned pedestal, and three cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust rim, an inlaid chessboard top, a turned pedestal, and three cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust rim, an inlaid chessboard top, a turned pedestal, and three cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust rim, an inlaid chessboard top, a turned pedestal, and three cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust rim, an inlaid chessboard top, a turned pedestal, and three cabriole legs. View X
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NR15 2NR
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A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust rim, an inlaid chessboard top, a turned pedestal, and three cabriole legs.
George III Mahogany Tripod Table with Inlaid Chess Board
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A George III mahogany tripod table featuring a scalloped piecrust rim, an inlaid chessboard top, a turned pedestal, and three cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGames Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Wood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPiecrust rim, Inlaid chessboard, Turned column, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 72.5 cm (29 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This George III games table belongs to the Georgian period and takes the form of a tripod table made from mahogany with light and dark wood inlay. The warm brown piece displays a shaped solid top with a cusped and raised piecrust rim, enclosing an inlaid chessboard top in alternating light and dark squares. Below the top sits a well-turned column with carved detail at the upper section and a revolving mechanism, supported by three cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. The visible timber shows fine grain patterns, natural variations in colour, and a rich polished finish. The table measures 72.5 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 61 cm deep. Suitable for use in a gentleman's library, study, or drawing room, this practical item functions as a small occasional table or a dedicated surface for board games. Placed in an empty corner or beside a seating area, it serves both decorative and functional purposes while remaining easy to move or position as needed within a traditional interior scheme.

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A George III tripod games table dates from the reign of King George III (17601820) and features a central turned column supported by three cabriole or swept legs. These tables often incorporated inlaid chessboards or card surfaces and were designed with tilt-top mechanisms for storage against walls when not in use.

Primary woods predominantly included solid mahogany or walnut, valued for their durability and grain pattern. The inlaid gaming boards frequently utilised contrasting timber veneers such as boxwood, ebony, rosewood, or satinwood to create precise geometric patterns.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved details, hand-cut dovetail joints, and hand-forged iron catch mechanisms beneath the tabletop. Examining the underside reveals hand-sawn timber marks and genuine patination around the central bearer block where the pedestal connects.

An antique games table serves as an ideal occasional table in a living room alcove, reading corner, or window bay. Displayed with the top secured flat, it provides a surface for books and decorative objects while retaining its functional heritage.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the table away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement, cracking, or fading of the timber inlay.
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