Table
Category
Furniture
Date
1830 - 1869
Materials
mahogany veneers, brass
Measurements
74 x 110 x 93 cm
Collection
Carlyle's House, London
NT 263312
Summary
A mahogany tilt-top pedestal table, English, mid-19th century. The oval table-top has a brass tilt-top mechanism to the underside. It sits on a turned shaft and three square-section downswept supports terminating in brass caps and castors.
Provenance
Owned by Jane and Thomas Carlyle during their occupation of 24 Cheyne Row (then 5 Cheyne Row) until Thomas' death in 1881. Then by descent to the previous owners, the Harland family. Purchased by the National Trust in 2022.
Marks and inscriptions
w - 29.5'