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Early Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table
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Early Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table

19th century
Description

Good Quality Early Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table.

Standing Upon Turned and Carved Legs with Original Brass Castors.

The Table Extends By Way Of a Telescopic Wind Out Mechanism to Accept up to 3 Extra Leaves and Comes Complete With Handle.

Fully Restored in Our Own Workshop.

Presented in Good Condition.

Will Seat 12 - 14 People.

Size:

Height 30" (76cm)

Width Closed 53" (135cm)

Width fully extended 117" (297cm)

Depth 54" (137cm)

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Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
297cm (116.93")
Depth
137cm (53.94")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dining Table to the 1850s.

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SA1130153
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PP84-29
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Description
Good Quality Early Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table.

Standing Upon Turned and Carved Legs with Original Brass Castors.

The Table Extends By Way Of a Telescopic Wind Out Mechanism to Accept up to 3 Extra Leaves and Comes Complete With Handle.
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fig 1. An early Victorian dark mahogany extending dining table with removable leaves, turned carved legs, and brass castors set against a white background.
fig 1. Early Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table

Fully Restored in Our Own Workshop.

Presented in Good Condition.

Will Seat 12 - 14 People.

Size:

Height 30" (76cm)

Width Closed 53" (135cm)

Width fully extended 117" (297cm)

Depth 54" (137cm)

Looking for the perfect dining table to enhance your home decor? Look no further! We have an exquisite selection of over 40 dining tables on display, waiting for you to explore. Please Call to Arrange a Viewing

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
297cm (116.93")
Depth
137cm (53.94")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dining Table to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130153
Dealers Internal Ref
PP84-29
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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An early Victorian dark mahogany extending dining table with removable leaves, turned carved legs, and brass castors set against a white background.
Early Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table
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Victorian extending dining tables are characteristically sturdy and crafted from high-quality hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or oak. They incorporate mechanical expanding mechanisms, such as telescopic runners or Fitter winding screws, to support inserted extension leaves, allowing the table size to adjust for dining scale.

These tables were primarily constructed using dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, frequently paired with oak or pine internal framing for the extension mechanisms. Legs were finished with brass or ceramic castors to facilitate effortless movement across carpeted surfaces.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut joinery, original brass hardware, and stamped brass winding mechanisms (often by makers like Joseph Fitter). Look for age-appropriate wear along the leaf runners, natural oxidisation on the timber underside, and hand-lathed detailing on the legs.

A dark mahogany dining table can be balanced in contemporary settings by pairing it with streamlined, modern dining chairs or upholstered seating. Position the piece against neutral wall tones and soft textile rugs to soften the heavy timber visual weight.

Preserve the finish by applying a quality beeswax polish along the wood grain twice yearly, avoiding modern silicone sprays. Protect the timber surface from direct heat and moisture with table pads, and periodically lubricate the internal mechanical extension runners with dry paraffin wax.
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