Object Description
A Stunning 18th Century, Chippendale Period, Mahogany Kettle Stand, Or Occasional Wine Table, Retaining Untouched Rich Colour And Patina Throughout, With Exceptionally Fine Pierced Fretwork Gallery To Well Figured Hexagonal Top With Candle Slide, Raised On Turned Central Stem And Elegant Tripod Legs With Superb Carved Decoration.
The term Kettle Stand is generally attributed to just about any low tripod type table of the Georgian period and they are most popular items of English furniture indeed. It is generally accepted that in theory they were made to house the kettle in the centre of a room when taking tea, although of course there is no way that all of them could possibly have been made just for this very specific purpose.
One thing however is certain, in modern day living and homes, they make excellent occasional tables, which prove most useful and functional indeed across a whole host of different spots around the home, including the most obvious which is as a coffee table of course.
This paricular Georgian Kettle Stand is really quite exceptional. It boasts great elegance, but also great functionality and practicality. It also retains a wonderful untouched colour and patina, a feature which is generally much desired on these particualar articles.
The fretwork gallery is a particularly fine feature and it appears to have little, if any damage of significance whatsoever. Certainly if there are any repairs to the fretwork then they have been so well carried out that they cannot be seen.
It is also worth drawing attention to the carved decoration which is another great feature of this item, boasting exceptional crispness and definition.
In summary this article is perfect for both collectors and furnishers alike and we are sure it will end up as a great feature in a lovely home to continue being much loved in the way it clearly has been for the initial 260 years or so of its life.
Circa 1760.
Height 26in.
Width 13in.
Depth 11in.