Description
A George II-period mahogany scalloped-top tripod table.
Mid-18th century, circa 1740-1750.
The carved, lobed-edge, one-piece top is supported on a birdcage, tapering fluted column, and a tripod base terminating in pointed pad feet.
This fine antique tilt-top table, in lovely mahogany of the best quality and of very good colour – in its original state – has acquired a lovely patina.
These rare Georgian lobed- or scalloped- tripods are often referred to as tea or supper tables.
The common assumption is that the lobes were carved to accommodate small china plates – normally a tea service.
Nb. This design is considerably rarer than a pie-crust top.
Measures:
Height 27″ (68.5 cm)
Diameter 29″ (73.5 cm).
References:
Ralph Edwards CBE FSA illustrates a similar scalloped tilt-top tripod with a date of 1750, in his Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture, Country Life, Hamlyn (Fourth Impression 1972) p. 528, ill. 6.
A similar table to ours on offer here is in the National Trust Museum, Killerton, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon EX5 3LE.
Stock ref: BHA 994
