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A 19thc Gateleg Oak Drop Leaf Table
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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A 19thc Gateleg Oak Drop Leaf Table

19th century
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A 19thc Gateleg Oak Drop Leaf Table. Ideal for pitting to one side, putting one side up or totally open. Small wear to to commensurate with age. When closed Depth is 47 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
162.5cm (63.98")
Depth
138cm (54.33")
Declaration

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Oak Gateleg Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1122005
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We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

We are very happy to discuss with clients their needs and to provide a sourcing service. We can advise on the acquisition of pieces in all areas of the fine and decorative arts, assisting clients in their search for individual pieces or for a particular item. If you have queries regarding this or any intended purchase please contact us. All items can be delivered either by postal service or by trusted and fully insured couriers; we use both for the UK market and for overseas delivery. Please inquire by email or phone to obtain a quote for delivery options. Items are described as Excellent - A1 Condition no faults, Very Good - very good condition with only very minor cosmetic issues if atall and consistent with age, Good - in good overall condition with some ageing, marks and wear consistent with age.

Description
A 19thc Gateleg Oak Drop Leaf Table. Ideal for pitting to one side, putting one side up or totally open. Small wear to to commensurate with age. When closed Depth is 47 cm
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
162.5cm (63.98")
Depth
138cm (54.33")
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Oak Gateleg Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122005
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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A 19th-century dark oak gateleg table with an extended oval drop-leaf top and turned legs.
A 19thc Gateleg Oak Drop Leaf Table
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A 19th-century dark oak gateleg table with an extended oval drop-leaf top and turned legs.
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A gateleg table is a type of drop-leaf furniture where the hinged extension leaves are supported by legs that swing outward like a gate. First introduced in England during the seventeenth century, this design allows the table surface to expand when needed and fold compact when not in use.

Nineteenth-century gateleg tables were predominantly constructed from solid native hardwoods such as English oak, walnut, or mahogany. Joints were typically secured with traditional mortise and tenon joinery and wooden dowels to ensure structural stability.

Authentic pieces display signs of historical craftsmanship, including hand-turned legs, irregular timber grain, and uneven wear along the feet and stretchers. Hardware such as iron hinges or wooden pivot pins often show subtle hand-forged or hand-cut characteristics.

A gateleg table functions as an adaptable dining option in compact rooms or as a side table behind a sofa when folded. The natural wood tone provides textual contrast when placed alongside modern minimalist furnishings.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping or splitting.
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