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George III Beautifully Figured Mahogany Reading Table
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George III Beautifully Figured Mahogany Reading Table

18th century
Description

A good George III beautifully figured flame mahogany music or reading stand. The canted corner top has a removable book rest which allows the stand to be used as an occasional table. The underside having a brass catch and angle adjustment fitting. The ring turned mahogany column has a brass collar screw which allows height adjustment and the whole raised on reeded sabre legs. Condition - Very good with slight bow to the top. Dimensions:- Max.Height...51.5’’/ 131cm. Mini.Height…30’’/ 76cm. Width…22''/ 56cm. Depth…16.75''/ 42.5cm.cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £48.

Physical Dimensions
Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA844713
Dealers Internal Reference
23698
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A good George III beautifully figured flame mahogany music or reading stand.
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The canted corner top has a removable book rest which allows the stand to be used as an occasional table.
John Howkins Antiques

The underside having a brass catch and angle adjustment fitting. The ring turned mahogany column has a brass collar screw which allows height adjustment and the whole raised on reeded sabre legs. Condition - Very good with slight bow to the top. Dimensions:- Max.Height...51.5’’/ 131cm. Mini.Height…30’’/ 76cm. Width…22''/ 56cm. Depth…16.75''/ 42.5cm.cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £48.

Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA844713
Dealers Internal Ref
23698
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A Georgian mahogany reading table featuring an octagonal tilted top with a book lip, a brass height-adjustment mechanism, a turned central column, and a tripod base.
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany reading table featuring an octagonal tilted top with a book lip, a brass height-adjustment mechanism, a turned central column, and a tripod base.

George III Beautifully Figured Mahogany Reading Table

Archive II A Georgian mahogany reading table featuring an octagonal tilted top with a book lip, a brass height-adjustment mechanism, a turned central column, and a tripod base. View II
Archive III A Georgian mahogany reading table featuring an octagonal tilted top with a book lip, a brass height-adjustment mechanism, a turned central column, and a tripod base. View III
Archive IV A Georgian mahogany reading table featuring an octagonal tilted top with a book lip, a brass height-adjustment mechanism, a turned central column, and a tripod base. View IV
Archive V A Georgian mahogany reading table featuring an octagonal tilted top with a book lip, a brass height-adjustment mechanism, a turned central column, and a tripod base. View V
Archive VI A Georgian mahogany reading table featuring an octagonal tilted top with a book lip, a brass height-adjustment mechanism, a turned central column, and a tripod base. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian mahogany reading table featuring an octagonal tilted top with a book lip, a brass height-adjustment mechanism, a turned central column, and a tripod base. View VII
Archive VIII A Georgian mahogany reading table featuring an octagonal tilted top with a book lip, a brass height-adjustment mechanism, a turned central column, and a tripod base. View VIII
Archive IX A Georgian mahogany reading table featuring an octagonal tilted top with a book lip, a brass height-adjustment mechanism, a turned central column, and a tripod base. View IX
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A Georgian mahogany reading table featuring an octagonal tilted top with a book lip, a brass height-adjustment mechanism, a turned central column, and a tripod base.
George III Beautifully Figured Mahogany Reading Table
Ref: SA844713
A Georgian mahogany reading table featuring an octagonal tilted top with a book lip, a brass height-adjustment mechanism, a turned central column, and a tripod base.
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  • ObjectReading Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame veneer, turned stem, tripod base, canted corners
  • SizeH 131 cm (52 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 42.5 cm (17 in)

This George III reading table takes the form of a music or reading stand constructed from flame mahogany with warm brown tones and a visible grain pattern. The octagonal top features canted corners, a slight bow, and a removable book rest, allowing use as an occasional table, supported by a ring-turned central column with a brass collar screw for height adjustment and reeded sabre legs forming a tripod base. Measuring 131 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 42.5 cm deep, this piece serves as a functional workspace or display surface in an empty corner of a gentleman's library, study, or living room.

FAQs

Originating in 18th-century Britain, a George III reading table is a specialised piece of furniture featuring an adjustable central stem and angled surface designed to support books or manuscripts at a comfortable height.

These tables were commonly crafted from solid and veneered mahogany, incorporating brass adjustment screws or ratchet mechanisms and supported by a turned column on a tripod base.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut threads on brass height adjustments, natural patination on the mahogany, irregular hand-carved details on the tripod legs, and period-appropriate hand-saw marks on the underside.

Position the piece in a reading corner beside an armchair, using the angled surface to display an open art book, atlas, or print to introduce historical character.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent drying.
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