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A Rare George II Irish Silver Table
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for sale €18,135     $19,685
£15,500
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A Rare George II Irish Silver Table

18th century
Description

A George II IRISH silver table. Made from Cuban mahogany, the table with a dish top above a frieze that is decorated with carved shells. Standing on bold cabriole legs that have foliate carving and typical Irish carved paw feet. The table is of an excellent quality, a rich colour and has good patination.

English C1745

Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated this Irish George II Silver Table to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA828495
Description
A George II IRISH silver table.
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Made from Cuban mahogany, the table with a dish top above a frieze that is decorated with carved shells.
William Cook Antiques

Standing on bold cabriole legs that have foliate carving and typical Irish carved paw feet. The table is of an excellent quality, a rich colour and has good patination.

English C1745

Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated this Irish George II Silver Table to the 18th Century.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA828495
William Cook Antiques
William Cook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Dealers in fine antique furniture, objects and works of art from the late 17th to mid 20th century with the emphesis being on quality

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William Cook Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A George II Irish dark mahogany silver table with a tray top, carved central shell motif on the apron, and acanthus-carved cabriole legs with claw feet.
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Archive I A George II Irish dark mahogany silver table with a tray top, carved central shell motif on the apron, and acanthus-carved cabriole legs with claw feet.

A Rare George II Irish Silver Table

Archive II A George II Irish dark mahogany silver table with a tray top, carved central shell motif on the apron, and acanthus-carved cabriole legs with claw feet. View II
Archive III A George II Irish dark mahogany silver table with a tray top, carved central shell motif on the apron, and acanthus-carved cabriole legs with claw feet. View III
Archive IV A George II Irish dark mahogany silver table with a tray top, carved central shell motif on the apron, and acanthus-carved cabriole legs with claw feet. View IV
Archive V A George II Irish dark mahogany silver table with a tray top, carved central shell motif on the apron, and acanthus-carved cabriole legs with claw feet. View V
Archive VI A George II Irish dark mahogany silver table with a tray top, carved central shell motif on the apron, and acanthus-carved cabriole legs with claw feet. View VI
Archive VII A George II Irish dark mahogany silver table with a tray top, carved central shell motif on the apron, and acanthus-carved cabriole legs with claw feet. View VII
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William Cook Antiques

William Cook Antiques
Telephone 01488 681254 or 07885 031301
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15 Bridge Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EG
United Kingdom
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A George II Irish dark mahogany silver table with a tray top, carved central shell motif on the apron, and acanthus-carved cabriole legs with claw feet.
A Rare George II IRISH Silver Table
Ref: SA828495
A George II Irish dark mahogany silver table with a tray top, carved central shell motif on the apron, and acanthus-carved cabriole legs with claw feet.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved apron shell, Cabriole legs, Tray top rim, Claw and ball feet
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

This George II Irish silver table originates from the 18th century and follows the classic English Country House style. Constructed from dark brown Cuban mahogany with a rich colour and visible patination, the side table has a rectangular tray top rim and a frieze decorated with a carved central apron shell motif. The four cabriole legs display prominent acanthus leaf carving at the knees and terminate in detailed claw and ball feet, while the timber shows a warm, polished finish under directional light. Measuring 71 cm high, 84 cm wide, and 53.5 cm deep, the table provides a convenient surface for daily use. In a contemporary home interior, it functions well at the end of a sofa in a living room, or as a decorative accent piece in a hallway or study. The compact proportions allow it to fit easily into smaller spaces while offering a practical tabletop for lamps, books, or decorative objects.

FAQs

An Irish silver table is a mid-18th-century occasional table designed to hold and display tea services or silverware, characterised by raised moulded borders, deeply carved aprons, and cabriole legs.

These tables were predominantly constructed from dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, valued for its rich tone and structural durability, featuring hand-carved decorative motifs and mortise-and-tenon joinery.

Authentic pieces typically feature distinct regional characteristics, including prominent shell motif carvings on the apron, deeply carved acanthus foliage on the cabriole knees, webbed or claw feet, and dense mahogany timber.

A Georgian silver table functions as an accent piece in living rooms, foyers, or drawing rooms, positioned beside contemporary seating or styled with simple ceramic vessels to create visual contrast.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the timber and finish, while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators.
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