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Definition of Gueridon
1. Noun. A small round table.
Definition of Gueridon
1. Noun. a small round table often used to hold light objects like candles ¹
2. Noun. (alternative form of gueridon) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gueridon
1. a small stand or table [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gueridon
Literary usage of Gueridon
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Chippendale Romance by Eben Howard Gay (1915)
"gueridon One of four. Chippendale style. Tall reeded column with curved supports,
which spring from tripod base formed of cabriole legs with scroll feet. ..."
2. Science and Art Department of the Committee of Council on Education (1863)
"Florentine. 17th century work. II. 4ft. 2,4 in. («Of») Price, with following
object, 6/. 7s. 3d. CANDELABRUM or gueridon in carved 9581. ..."
3. Hall Marks on Gold & Silver Plate by William Chaffers (1905)
"... IO feet high, a grand silver gueridon bearing a silver ... above the backs of
each of these buffets a silver gueridon, gleaming with wax candles, ..."
4. The Year-book of Facts in Science and Art by John Timbs (1847)
"A table, a gueridon, and a heavy sofa, were projected by the mere contact of the
girl's clothes. ..."
5. Cavalry: Its History, Management, and Uses in War by Jean Roemer (1863)
"Labarre, gueridon, and Vitay were wounded while capturing the three officers whom
I have brought along with me. ..."
6. Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork in the South Kensington Museum by John Hungerford Pollen (1874)
"2^ in., W. of bafe i ft. 6^ in. Bought, i34/. 15*. 97. '66. PEDESTAL for a
Candelabrum, or « gueridon." Wood carved and gilt, formed by a youthful Triton ..."