A George II Tripod Stand/pedestal Circa 1750

This delightful tall tripod wash or wig stand is completely original and it has an additional later removable insert which forms a table top for displaying an important object like a bronze figure, porcelain vase or a table lamp.

The top has been cleverly made in matching dense timber and it fits neatly in the rebated ring and fixes on the underside with rotating mahogany blocks which makes the top easy to fix or remove with no damage or alteration to the original stand.

This George II stand dates to circa 1750 and it is a fine example standing on tripod legs with pad feet which together form the lower shelf which has a turned rebate with a central hole which is designed to take a jug for water.

The shaped C scroll supports rise up to the central section which is fitted with two small drawers for a gentleman’s grooming items such as scissors, razer and hair grips.

Above there is an open turned urn for pins or studs.

The three supports continue to rise up to the turned mahogany dished ring designed to support and air a gentleman’s wig during the night and hold a small wash bowl for shaving.

The stand has a lovely original well polished patina and rich colour.

English, circa 1750

Height 80cm x width 48cm x depth 46cm

Top diameter 30cm including the moulded edge.

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