Circa 1760 English George III Folding Handkerchief Tuckaway Corner Table

$2,420.00

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Description

This is an elegant hand-crafted mahogany George III multifunctionality corner table. During this time, corner tables became popular, due to their multi-functional and space-saving characteristics. They easily transform into a square multi-use: tea table, card table, reading table, tea table, etc. Completely utilitarian and space-optimizing, it could be placed in any room and provide many uses. It features an isosceles triangle top with a rear drop leaf. The drop leaf, supported by a gate leg, swings out to expand into a square surface. An oval-shaped brass escutcheon on the plain frieze hints at a compartment. Indeed, opening the lock allowed the top to lift and reveal storage space. It rests on four marlborough legs, another stylistic element of the era. One can use it in a living area and store board games in the storage compartment or use it as a desk or tea table and put it away in a corner when done. Regardless of how it is used or where it is located, it will be a timeless classic of Georgian history.

Closed Triangle top: H=28 in. W=38 in. D=20 in.
Open to a square top: H=28 in. W=28 in. D=28 in. Total weight 50 lbs.
Triangular storage compartment: H= 4 in. W=32 in. by 15 by 15 in.
Knee Space: H=22.5 in. W=23 in.

Additional information

Weight 50 lbs
Dimensions L 28 x W 28 x H 28 in
Style/Period

George II

Year/Century

1740

Place of origin

England

Material

Mahogany

Additional Dimensions

Closed Triangle top: H=28 in. W=38 in. D=20 in.
Open to a square top: H=28 in. W=28 in. D=28 in. Total weight= 50 lbs.
Triangular storage compartment: H= 4 in. W=32 in. by 15 by 15 in.
Knee Space: H=22.5 in. W=23 in.

Condition

There is wear, nicks, and scratches throughout. More than 200 years old and used, it has signs of old repairs but is still sturdy. Screws are not all original. Using the vertex of the isosceles triangle top as a reference point, the right back leg has been repaired. The drop leaf has been repaired (see image). Unknown stain near the keyhole (see image). The tabletop has inconspicuous but deep scratches (see image). Slight warping on the gateleg. The lock doesn't work but it still has the original key.

H=28 in. W=28 in. D=28 in. Total weight 50 lbs.

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