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Etsy - YolaGrayAntiques Antique Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Tilt Top Tripod Table Bird Cage Circular Pie Crust English | Circa 1910

Etsy UK £975.00 Go to Etsy UK First seen in Dec 2020

Description

Here is a fine quality antique Chippendale style tilt top mahogany pie crust tripod table, circa 1910, in excellent original condition. Summary: • Item: Tripod table • Circa: 1910 • Period: Edwardian • Provenance: England, UK • in the style of the Chippendale period • Solid mahogany • 1ft 11⅝" diameter • Floral carved pie crust top • Tilt top table • Original working hinge & brass lock • Bird cage structure • Quality carved turned pedestal stem • Blind fretwork carvings to cabriole legs • Ball & claw feet • Original top & bottom • No breaks to legs • Ideal as a small dining / drinks table • Excellent quality & condition • Excellent colour & patination • Completely original • 14 day free UK return policy Here is a fine quality antique tilt top mahogany piecrust & birdcage tripod table, in the style of the Georgian Chippendale period, circa 1910, in excellent original condition. The top is constructed of solid top quality mahogany & boasts a stunning floral carved piecrust design to the perimeter. The tilt top table features the original hinges & original working brass-locking mechanism; this locks the table into place when horizontal. Below, sits a four-pillar birdcage structure with a central wooden peg that connects the table to the pedestal. This bird card design allows the top to rotate. If the peg is removed, the table can be dismantled. The birdcage mechanism has been superbly made & the design denotes the quality of components used in the construction of this table. The table features a well-shaped & very good quality turned pedestal stem, featuring a bulbous section to the top, which incorporated floral blind fretwork detail. The stem terminates on an elegant fluted urn above three cabriole legs, which boast acanthus leaf carvings to the knees. The legs stand on well-carved ball & claw feet (sign of quality). This item features a mid dark red-brown red mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour & patination; this can only be achieved through age & years of care & cleaning it has received. This item would look superb in a variety of rooms including the dining room, living room or the hallway. The table would certainly grace any home or office & is a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture. Dimensions: Table Height = 71.3cm or 28" or 2ft 4" Knee Height = 68.8cm or 27" or 2ft 3" Diameter = 60cm or 23⅝" or 1ft 11⅝" Condition Report: This table is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The top & base are original to each other. The working hinges & brass locking mechanism are all original in excellent good condition. Importantly, there are no breaks to the stem or legs, which is common with tripod tables. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour & patination; this can only be