Sold 13 February 2025 · Spencer Robertson Antiques

This “George the 3rd Mahogany Spider Table, Circa 1770” found a buyer.

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Description

George the 3rd mahogany spider table.

A very fine and delicate side table, of good size. The thin top is one piece, it has a very fine turned leg with a turned lower stretcher for extra support. It is very unusual to have a table of these proportions and age with no breaks.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Declaration

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Spider Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA881226

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Description

George the 3rd mahogany spider table.

A very fine and delicate side table, of good size.

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The thin top is one piece, it has a very fine turned leg with a turned lower stretcher for extra support.

Spencer Robertson Antiques

It is very unusual to have a table of these proportions and age with no breaks.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Spider Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA881226

Dealers Internal Ref

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Spencer Robertson Antiques

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George the 3rd Mahogany Spider Table, Circa 1770

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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSlender turned legs, Cross stretchers, Scalloped apron
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

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The George III period spans from 1760 to 1820, characterised by a transition from heavy baroque influences to lighter, more refined neoclassical designs popularised by makers like Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton.

These tables were traditionally crafted from dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany, featuring exceptionally slender turned legs braced by delicate stretchers to achieve a lightweight yet stable frame.

Authentication involves examining traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, looking for period-appropriate timber shrinkage, and identifying patination, tool marks, and wear patterns consistent with hand-tool construction from the 1700s.

An antique spider table can be placed in a modern setting as a subtle contrast against minimalist walls, using its slender profile to hold a single decorative object without overwhelming the space.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically feeding the timber with traditional beeswax to protect the historic polish.