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Georgian Tilt Top Table With Later Decorative Hand Painted Design
West Sussex, United Kingdom
£1,100 per item
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Item details
Height
73.0 cm
Width
75.0 cm
Depth
75.0 cm
Diameter
75.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
Georgian Tilt Top Table with pad foot and birdcage action - later painted
English Georgian Era circa 1780
Tilt Top with birdcage action sitting atop the column to the base
Tilt-top mechanism works seamlessly
Solid Top, featuring simple rounded edge
Supported by a Tripod Base
Hand painted detail to centre of top
Later painted faux stone top
Hand painted design of Vitruvian Scrolls and other details
Later Painted Distressed Mottled Black base
Birdcage mechanism sits atop the hand turned column
Tripod Base with 3 slender, shaped cabriole outswept legs
Terminating in pad feet providing strength and stability
Stands Very Well
Could serve well as a lamp table or side table
H: 73cm (28.7") Di: 75cm (29.5")
You can fully appreciate the exquisite individually designed and hand painted design by virtue of the featured hinged top and mechanism that allows it to stand vertically, thus saving space and showcasing the tabletop. This enables you to enjoy the design at all times and also make it a special feature within any setting.
The top has been hand decorated with an individual design to the centre and for the border we chose the Neoclassical Vitruvian Scroll design, which has long been used as an architectural feature and on furniture. The base has been painted in Distressed Mottled Black which also features on the top as part of the background.
By their very nature the designs have to be made using geometric calculations to give the precise number of scrolls and circles etc required and these are then drawn out by hand. The paints are colours used in Georgian times and are mixed to our traditional recipe and applied by hand in the traditional manner. We describe the colours and finish with more contemporary names which we hope are accurately descriptive.
Dating back to the late 18th century (c. 1780), this exquisite original Georgian period Tripod Table, also known as a Tilt Top or Snap Top Table, is of high quality, exudes charm and possesses all of the classical features required. It has all its original components, including the birdcage mechanism, indicating it is early Georgian, and has been later painted.
These tables are designed with a hinged top and the Bird Cage mechanism allows the top to not only rotate freely but also to be tilted into a vertical position when not in use, maximizing space in a room and showcasing the tabletop. The design offers the advantage of compact storage, enabling the table to be placed against a wall on two legs or tucked into a corner with one leg.
These Georgian tilt-top tables are not only functional but also exquisite examples of craftsmanship from a bygone era. Their timeless appeal continues to captivate antique enthusiasts and interior aficionados alike.
Condition report:
This Georgian Tilt Top Table is structurally sound and sturdy, and is in very good condition, exemplifying a fine specimen of classic Georgian furniture. The tilt-top mechanism works seamlessly; the column and base are in good sturdy condition; wear is commensurate with age and use, adding to its sense of history.
It has been thoroughly inspected and checked in our workshops. Any signs of woodworm are historical and no longer active, having been treated as a precaution. Marks, scratches, and dents around the sides, front, and back add to its charm without affecting the item's overall integrity.
For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality.
Historically Significant Events 1750-1800
When this table was created, Britain stood as the pre-eminent Empire globally, with numerous transformative changes on the horizon over the subsequent 30 years.
George III ascends to the throne of England in 1760
The onset of the Industrial Revolution in 1760
James Watt's invention of the Steam Engine in 1766
The Boston Tea Party in 1773
The approval of the Declaration of Independence in 1776
The commencement of the French Revolution in 1789
Tilt Top Tables
During the 18th Century, Tripod Tables rose to popularity for their form and function, offering well-balanced proportions, versatility, and an aesthetic boost to home interiors. Tilt-top tables feature a hinged top and a mechanism that allow it to stand vertically to save space and showcase the tabletop.
Their use ranged from breakfast to 'tea' or occasional tables, with tops varying from oval to circular shapes and sizes. The legs, elegantly designed, often ended in a pad foot, ball and claw, lion's pad, or other decorative forms. The central column, connecting the legs and supporting the top, was frequently ornately turned or featured a simple design, with a vase-shaped stem being the most prevalent.
The early Georgian period's finest examples showcased the Birdcage Mechanism. This design consisted of a box structure formed by two square pieces of wood connected at the corners with turned columns, allowing the table top's long bearers to hinge. This enabled the top to rotate freely atop the stem, which slotted into the birdcage and was secured by a wedge. Consequently, the tabletop could be rotated relative to the tripod base, facilitating more compact and adaptable storage; the folded table could be positioned against a wall or angled with one leg towards a corner for space efficiency.
Here are some indicators that can help determine the age, condition, and authenticity of a table like this:
Age: Wear marks can be seen where bearers have rubbed from use
Indentations to top of column can be indicative of a birdcage mechanism
The underside of the table may reveal signs of previous work
This is usually disclosed and may have been essential
The tables have been in use for over Two Centuries
Some may have endured more than others
Check additional screw holes or evidence of bearers being moved
If there is nothing evident top is likely to be original to base
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