{"product_id":"antique-english-georgian-oak-tilt-top-oval-pedestal-table-late-18th-century","title":"Late 18th Century English Georgian Solid Oak Oval Tilt-Top Table – Otto Wasserman Provenance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully proportioned late 18th-century English Georgian tilt-top table, crafted from solid oak and featuring an elegant single-plank oval top, turned pedestal, and distinctive tripod base with carved spade feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to the late 1700s, this handsome table combines traditional Georgian craftsmanship with the natural beauty and character of richly aged English oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oval tabletop has been fashioned from a single solid plank, displaying prominent natural grain, warm color variations, and a wonderfully timeworn surface. More than two centuries of use have given the wood an attractive patina that adds to its authentic antique charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegantly turned central pedestal supports the top, extending into three gracefully shaped legs terminating in carved spade feet. The traditional tripod arrangement creates a refined silhouette while maintaining a relatively compact footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe table retains its original brass release mechanism, allowing the top to tilt upright for convenient storage against a wall, a practical feature of Georgian occasional furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn especially interesting feature is the table's documented connection to Otto Wasserman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a prominent New York fine art and antiques dealer known for sourcing quality European antiques during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn old label preserved beneath the tabletop records its association with Wasserman's Madison Avenue gallery in Manhattan, along with details of its subsequent sale and storage in New York.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fascinating surviving documentation provides an unusual glimpse into the table's journey from Georgian England to the American antiques market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its elegant proportions, beautifully aged oak, and intriguing provenance, this versatile table would be equally at home beside an armchair, in a library, hallway, or traditional sitting room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and historically interesting example of late 18th-century English furniture, combining authentic Georgian craftsmanship with a fascinating chapter of its later history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition, with expected signs of age and use accumulated over more than two centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe solid oak tabletop displays a beautiful aged patina, with surface marks, scratches, color variations, and imperfections consistent with its considerable age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell-executed repairs and reinforcements have been made to the pedestal and tripod base throughout its history to maintain structural integrity and stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original brass tilt-top release mechanism remains present, allowing the tabletop to be raised upright.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn old dealer's label remains attached beneath the top, documenting its association with Otto Wasserman's New York antiques business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, a solid and sturdy antique table with wonderful original character and historic repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, particularly the repairs to the base, surface wear, and surviving provenance label, as they form an important part of the description. Additional photographs are always available upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Decorative accessories and styling items shown in the photographs are for presentation purposes and are not included unless specifically mentioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Height: 26\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTabletop Width: 20 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTabletop Depth: 14 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth Across Base Legs: 15 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Height with Top Tilted: 34\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem #: GY3669\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Late 18th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Georgian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Solid Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTabletop: Single-Plank Oval Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanism: Original Brass Tilt-Top Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase: Turned Pedestal with Tripod Legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeet: Carved Spade Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: Otto Wasserman, New York Antiques Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Documentation: Old Dealer's Label Preserved Beneath Tabletop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Details: Historic Repairs \u0026amp; Reinforcements to Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful single-plank oak top with over two centuries of natural patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal brass tilt mechanism allows convenient upright storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant tripod pedestal with carved spade feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnusual surviving dealer's label connecting the table to Otto Wasserman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy With Confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe understand that purchasing an important antique online can be a significant decision. We are happy to arrange a live video call to show you the table's details, original tilt mechanism, historic repairs, and fascinating provenance label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@solantiques.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to arrange a convenient time or request additional photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; In-Store Pickup Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurniture Delivery is available within the contiguous United States, with the applicable delivery charge calculated automatically at checkout based on the delivery destination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause furniture delivery costs are largely determined by distance, combining multiple furniture pieces for delivery to the same address can offer significant savings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree in-store pickup is also available from our Cary, North Carolina showroom. 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