A wonderful quality George II mahogany birdcage and pillar table. English circa 1740. Provenance: Partridge London. Private Collection, Regional Victoria. This tea table is an English design classic with wonderful restraint of decoration having a column form pedestal and acanthus capped cabriole legs and a birdcage action for the release of the tilting top. This table is made from mahogany of the finest quality that would have been available at the time. For two fine pie-crust tables also with provenance to Partridge London, see: Artvisory, The Collection of the late Judith and Bruce Terry, Teychel, 16 Moule Avenue, Brighton. Lots 32 estimated at $4,000-6,000 but sold for $28,000 hammer and lot 316 also estimated at $4,000-6,000 and sold for $13,500 hammer. Dimensions: 71 cm diameter 70 cm high