{"product_id":"william-gerrard-gypsy-cricket-table-mahogany-lyndhurst","title":"William Gerrard ‘Gypsy’ Cricket Table – Mahogany Occasional Table, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, c.1870–1895","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWilliam Gerrard ‘Gypsy’ Cricket Table – Mahogany Occasional Table, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, c.1870–1895\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"502\"\u003eA refined late-Victorian occasional table by William Gerrard of Lyndhurst, Hampshire. Conceived in the 19th century with portability in mind and now presented fully assembled, this is a quietly elegant piece of English regional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"746\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"755\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"821\" data-start=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"821\" data-start=\"774\"\u003eOriginal William Gerrard trade-labelled table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"824\"\u003eMade in Lyndhurst, Hampshire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"855\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"857\"\u003eClassic three-legged cricket table form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"901\"\u003eFaux bamboo-turned mahogany legs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"938\"\u003eCircular mahogany top with secondary under tier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"989\"\u003eOriginal matching workshop assembly numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1083\" data-start=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1083\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eRetains original eyelets and leather washers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1086\"\u003eThoughtfully designed late-Victorian construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003eEnglish regional furniture, late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1192\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1218\" data-start=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1218\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003eFull Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"1219\"\u003eThis beautifully proportioned table is an authentic example of a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1317\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003eWilliam Gerrard ‘Gypsy’ table\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in Lyndhurst, Hampshire, during the latter part of the 19th century. Gerrard described himself as a \u003cem data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003e“Fancy Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer”\u003c\/em\u003e, a contemporary term used for makers specialising in light, decorative furniture intended for domestic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003eThe table is based on the traditional \u003cstrong data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003ethree-legged cricket table form\u003c\/strong\u003e, long valued for its natural stability and balanced silhouette. Gerrard’s interpretation is distinguished by its intelligent construction: the legs were \u003cstrong data-end=\"1839\" data-start=\"1810\"\u003eoriginally made removable\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the table to be transported with ease at the time of purchase — a practical and forward-thinking solution well suited to Victorian domestic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2319\" data-start=\"1997\"\u003eCrafted in solid mahogany, the legs are turned with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2073\" data-start=\"2051\"\u003efaux bamboo effect\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting late-Victorian decorative tastes influenced by Japanism and informal design. Beneath the circular top sits a secondary under tier, adding both strength and useful surface space while preserving the table’s light, elegant proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2689\" data-start=\"2321\"\u003eThe underside retains the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"2347\"\u003eoriginal paper trade label\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed \u003cem data-end=\"2466\" data-start=\"2387\"\u003e“From William Gerrard, Fancy Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer, Lyndhurst, HANTS”\u003c\/em\u003e, followed by the instruction \u003cem data-end=\"2549\" data-start=\"2496\"\u003e“To Prevent Mistakes always address plainly above.”\u003c\/em\u003e This wording relates to period correspondence and order dispatch, indicating that Gerrard supplied furniture beyond the immediate locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3063\" data-start=\"2691\"\u003eMatching workshop numbers remain visible to the legs and base plate, ensuring correct alignment during manufacture and early use. The table also retains its \u003cstrong data-end=\"2869\" data-start=\"2848\"\u003eoriginal fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e, including eyelets and leather washers, designed to secure the structure once in place — subtle but telling details that speak to careful craftsmanship rather than modern assembly requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3220\" data-start=\"3065\"\u003eToday, the table is presented \u003cstrong data-end=\"3151\" data-start=\"3095\"\u003efully assembled, stable, and ready for immediate use\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining the character and quiet ingenuity of its original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3225\" data-start=\"3222\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3245\" data-start=\"3227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3245\" data-start=\"3231\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3303\" data-start=\"3246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3257\" data-start=\"3246\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 50 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"3274\" data-start=\"3271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3287\" data-start=\"3274\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 37 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3308\" data-start=\"3305\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3327\" data-start=\"3310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3327\" data-start=\"3314\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3523\" data-start=\"3328\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3359\" data-start=\"3328\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3359\" data-start=\"3330\"\u003eSolid mahogany top and legs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3396\" data-start=\"3360\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3396\" data-start=\"3362\"\u003eFaux bamboo-turned mahogany legs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3422\" data-start=\"3397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3422\" data-start=\"3399\"\u003ePitch pine base plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3450\" data-start=\"3423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3450\" data-start=\"3425\"\u003eOriginal metal fittings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3479\" data-start=\"3451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3479\" data-start=\"3453\"\u003eOriginal leather washers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3523\" data-start=\"3480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3523\" data-start=\"3482\"\u003eTraditional late-Victorian construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3528\" data-start=\"3525\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3547\" data-start=\"3530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3547\" data-start=\"3534\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3880\" data-start=\"3548\"\u003eGood antique condition with attractive, honest wear throughout. The mahogany retains a warm, well-developed patina, with surface marks consistent with age and use. The original trade label remains intact and legible. All original fittings are present, and the table is structurally sound and stable. No evidence of over-restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3885\" data-start=\"3882\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3910\" data-start=\"3887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3910\" data-start=\"3891\"\u003eOrigin \/ Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3974\" data-start=\"3911\"\u003eEngland, Lyndhurst, Hampshire\u003cbr data-end=\"3943\" data-start=\"3940\"\u003eLate Victorian, circa 1870–1895\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3974\" data-start=\"3911\"\u003eProvenance:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3979\" data-start=\"3976\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4008\" data-start=\"3981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4008\" data-start=\"3985\"\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4286\" data-start=\"4009\"\u003eIdeal as an occasional or lamp table beside an armchair, as a bedside table in a character property, or as a decorative accent within both traditional and contemporary interiors. Particularly well suited to English country house, Aesthetic Movement, and layered modern schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4291\" data-start=\"4288\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4304\" data-start=\"4293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4304\" data-start=\"4297\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4514\" data-start=\"4306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4343\" data-start=\"4306\"\u003eDoes this table require assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4346\" data-start=\"4343\"\u003eNo. The table is supplied fully assembled and ready to use. The removable construction relates to how the table was originally transported and sold in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4694\" data-start=\"4516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4548\" data-start=\"4516\"\u003eWhy does it have three legs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4551\" data-start=\"4548\"\u003eThree-legged tables are naturally stable and were especially popular in the 19th century, particularly in domestic settings with uneven floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4902\" data-start=\"4696\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4738\" data-start=\"4696\"\u003eWhat does the term “Gypsy table” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4741\" data-start=\"4738\"\u003eThe term refers to a specific late-Victorian table type associated with William Gerrard of Lyndhurst and describes the form rather than any cultural attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4907\" data-start=\"4904\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4930\" data-start=\"4909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4930\" data-start=\"4913\"\u003eUnique Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"5168\" data-start=\"4931\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4978\" data-start=\"4931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4978\" data-start=\"4933\"\u003eClearly attributed and trade-labelled maker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5029\" data-start=\"4979\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5029\" data-start=\"4981\"\u003eThoughtfully designed late-Victorian furniture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5068\" data-start=\"5030\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5068\" data-start=\"5032\"\u003eStrong English regional provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5117\" data-start=\"5069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5117\" data-start=\"5071\"\u003eRetains original fittings and workshop marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5168\" data-start=\"5118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5168\" data-start=\"5120\"\u003eElegant, practical, and highly decorative form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Campbell Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56649245262199,"sku":"1002089","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/1459\/1133\/files\/DSCF4754.jpg?v=1770057312","url":"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/products\/william-gerrard-gypsy-cricket-table-mahogany-lyndhurst","provider":"Campbell Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}