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English George II Solid Mahogany 'Pillar and Claw' Tilt-Top Table, circa 1740

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A fine circa 1740 English George II period 'pillar and claw' or tripod table of robustly drawn form and solid mahogany construction, the circular single-board top revolving on 'bird-cage' hinge (a square box-form hinge developed in the early eighteenth century with spindles at the corners, used so that the top may revolve horizontally or tilt to a vertical position) atop tapered 'cannon-barrel' form pillar support connecting to three cabriole legs on pad feet. An identical table is in the permanent collection of The Museum of the Home, London, formerly 'The Geffrye Museum', with inventory #25/2006 and is featured on page 247 in "Early Georgian Furniture 1715-1740" by Adam Bowett.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Solid mahogany, brass, metal
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use, historical circular indentations around the table's edge from sewing clamps, the original finish newly waxed and ready to be placed.
Creation Date:	circa 1740
Styles / Movements:	Georgian, Traditional, George II
Book References:	Bowett, Adam. 'Early Georgian Furniture 1715-1740', Woodbridge: Antique Collectors Club, 2009, p. 247.
Incollect Reference #:	812999

Dimensions

H.	28 in;	Diam.	33.38 in;
H.	71.12 cm;	Diam.	84.79 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com