{"product_id":"william-gerrard-cricket-table-two-tone-mahogany","title":"William Gerrard ‘Gypsy’ Cricket Table – Two-Tone Mahogany Occasional Table, Hampshire, c.1870–1895","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWilliam Gerrard ‘Gypsy’ Cricket Table – Two-Tone Mahogany Occasional Table, Hampshire, c.1870–1895\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eA distinctive late-Victorian cricket table attributed to William Gerrard of Lyndhurst, Hampshire, notable for its contrasting mahogany tones and personal inscription — a quietly individual example of English regional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1j5qwet\" data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"avdp0j\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eAttributed to William Gerrard, Lyndhurst, Hampshire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kidxym\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eClassic three-legged cricket table form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gp3am3\" data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eUnusual two-tone mahogany construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fvadnh\" data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eFaux bamboo-turned legs in darker finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o8la6x\" data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eLighter mahogany top and undertier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kz70jw\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eHand-inscribed ownership mark to underside (“Miss Ellis”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3w1p6w\" data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eCircular top with secondary undertier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uvtddc\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eLate Victorian English regional furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"at2pgw\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eFull Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eThis elegant and slightly unusual table represents a late 19th-century example of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eWilliam Gerrard ‘Gypsy’ cricket table type\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in the Lyndhurst area of Hampshire. While firmly grounded in the established form associated with Gerrard’s workshop, this piece introduces a number of subtle variations that give it a more individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eThe table follows the traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003ethree-legged cricket table design\u003c\/strong\u003e, valued for its stability and versatility within domestic interiors. A circular top is supported on three legs, with a secondary undertier providing both structural integrity and practical use, all held in a composition that feels balanced and quietly refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eWhat distinguishes this example is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003etwo-tone treatment of mahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e. The top and undertier are finished in a noticeably lighter tone, while the faux bamboo-turned legs are stained a deeper, richer shade. This contrast creates a more decorative, layered appearance, suggesting either a degree of workshop variation or possibly a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003ecustomer-led preference\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a subtle sense of intention beyond standard production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003eFurther enhancing this sense of individuality is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003ehand-inscribed name to the underside of the undertier, “Miss Ellis”\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a rare and evocative link to a past owner. While not a maker’s mark, such inscriptions provide a glimpse into the table’s early life and domestic context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003eIn contrast to earlier, more overtly marked examples, this table is presented \u003cstrong data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3033\"\u003ewithout a surviving trade label or assembly numbering\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the underside shows a cleaner, more simplified construction. This may reflect a later phase of production or a shift in workshop practice, where efficiency and local supply reduced the need for detailed instructional marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3501\"\u003eThe faux bamboo turning remains a defining feature, aligning with late-Victorian decorative taste influenced by the Aesthetic Movement. The execution is restrained and confident, contributing texture and rhythm without excess ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3691\"\u003eCrafted in solid mahogany and retaining a warm, developed patina, this is a table that speaks less of standardisation and more of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003eadaptation and individuality within a recognised form\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3693\" data-end=\"3696\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1v7vjnq\" data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3715\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3715\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3727\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3755\"\u003eTop Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3793\"\u003eFootprint (leg spread):\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3808\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1d2nxx9\" data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3826\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3826\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3997\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"127hedx\" data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3878\"\u003eSolid mahogany top and undertier (lighter tone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3lgt4x\" data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"3931\"\u003eFaux bamboo-turned mahogany legs (darker finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o1l06s\" data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3953\"\u003eTimber base plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6z7898\" data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3997\"\u003eTraditional late-Victorian construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7zrzpy\" data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4020\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4020\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4306\"\u003eGood antique condition throughout.\u003cbr data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4058\"\u003eThe mahogany displays a warm, naturally developed patina, with light surface wear consistent with age and use. The tonal variation between elements is original and well preserved. Structurally sound and stable, with no evidence of over-restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4311\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"167is63\" data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4335\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4316\" data-end=\"4335\"\u003eOrigin \/ Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4407\"\u003eEngland, Hampshire (Lyndhurst area)\u003cbr data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4374\"\u003eLate Victorian, circa 1870–1895\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4409\" data-end=\"4412\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1w5e8iw\" data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4440\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4440\"\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4694\"\u003eIdeal as an occasional or lamp table, or placed beside a chair where the contrast in tones can be appreciated. Particularly suited to interiors that favour layered materials, natural textures, and a balance between traditional and contemporary elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4696\" data-end=\"4699\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"elc90z\" data-start=\"4701\" data-end=\"4711\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4704\" data-end=\"4711\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4713\" data-end=\"4888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4713\" data-end=\"4750\"\u003eIs this table by William Gerrard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4750\" data-end=\"4753\"\u003eThe form, construction, and stylistic details are consistent with known examples attributed to William Gerrard of Lyndhurst, Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4890\" data-end=\"5086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4890\" data-end=\"4946\"\u003eWhy does this example have two different wood tones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4946\" data-end=\"4949\"\u003eThe contrast between the lighter top and darker legs is unusual and may reflect either workshop variation or a customer-specified finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5113\"\u003eWho was “Miss Ellis”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5113\" data-end=\"5116\"\u003eThe inscribed name likely represents an early owner. While not a maker’s mark, it adds a personal and historical dimension to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5254\" data-end=\"5257\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"147hd3d\" data-start=\"5259\" data-end=\"5279\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5262\" data-end=\"5279\"\u003eUnique Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5280\" data-end=\"5534\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m88vns\" data-start=\"5280\" data-end=\"5342\"\u003eAttributed Gerrard example with individual characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dznd2t\" data-start=\"5343\" data-end=\"5379\"\u003eUnusual two-tone mahogany finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w3tk4o\" data-start=\"5380\" data-end=\"5429\"\u003ePersonal ownership inscription (“Miss Ellis”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7m152b\" data-start=\"5430\" data-end=\"5474\"\u003eClean, simplified underside construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tslkei\" data-start=\"5475\" data-end=\"5534\"\u003eStrong English regional identity with decorative nuance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Campbell Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56917872640375,"sku":"1002100","price":640.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/1459\/1133\/files\/DSCF5310_1be9a75b-c850-403f-bb05-668cf1e92738.jpg?v=1774186514","url":"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/products\/william-gerrard-cricket-table-two-tone-mahogany","provider":"Campbell Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}