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A Fine 17th Century Credence Table.
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A Fine 17th Century Credence Table.

17th century
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A fine Charles II period oak credence table, having excellent untouched original patina, with traces of original paintwork. The table consists of a semi circle top having thick cut boards and original hinges. The canted front with carving on three sides, and a plain heavy moulding below, in the centre is a drawer with later linings. The legs are of bobbin form and are joined by peripheral stretchers. The back of the table has a secondary leave with a gate leg , in which the table can be used as a centre table (or small dining table) , and when not in use, the leave can be dropped down and the table then becomes a side table or console table utilising space.

The are a few minor restorations, along with a few traces of old wood worm, overall the condition is excellent for a table of this period.

note- a similar example without a drawer, in Bonham''s '' The oak interior'' LOT 354 Sold in 2017 for £13,750

Credence table - These are the earliest forms of the English gateleg table, and in some inventories were also referred to as a folding livery table or ''cubberd''. The main purpose of the tables was the distribution of the livery of the bread and wine to the household.

Measurements;

Height 68.5cm

Width 119.5cm

Depth (leave up) 115cm x (leave down) 60cm

International shipping - Please email or text me with your name and full address for an accurate shipping quote, thank you.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
119.5cm (47.05")
Depth
115cm (45.28")
Declaration

Youngs Antiques has dated this 17th Century Credence Table to the 17th Century.

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SA1174182
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International shipping - Please email or text me with your name and full address for an accurate shipping quote, thank you.

Description
A fine Charles II period oak credence table, having excellent untouched original patina, with traces of original paintwork. The table consists of a semi circle top having thick cut boards and original hinges.
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The canted front with carving on three sides, and a plain heavy moulding below, in the centre is a drawer with later linings.
Youngs Antiques

The legs are of bobbin form and are joined by peripheral stretchers. The back of the table has a secondary leave with a gate leg , in which the table can be used as a centre table (or small dining table) , and when not in use, the leave can be dropped down and the table then becomes a side table or console table utilising space.

fig 1. A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers.
fig 1. A Fine 17th Century Credence Table.

The are a few minor restorations, along with a few traces of old wood worm, overall the condition is excellent for a table of this period.

note- a similar example without a drawer, in Bonham''s '' The oak interior'' LOT 354 Sold in 2017 for £13,750

fig 2. A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers.
fig 2. A Fine 17th Century Credence Table.

Credence table - These are the earliest forms of the English gateleg table, and in some inventories were also referred to as a folding livery table or ''cubberd''. The main purpose of the tables was the distribution of the livery of the bread and wine to the household.

fig 3. A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers.
fig 3. A Fine 17th Century Credence Table.

Measurements;

Height 68.5cm

Width 119.5cm

Depth (leave up) 115cm x (leave down) 60cm

International shipping - Please email or text me with your name and full address for an accurate shipping quote, thank you.

Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
119.5cm (47.05")
Depth
115cm (45.28")
Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this 17th Century Credence Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174182
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A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers.
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Archive I A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers.

A Fine 17th Century Credence Table.

Archive II A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers. View II
Archive III A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers. View III
Archive IV A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers. View IV
Archive V A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers. View V
Archive VI A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers. View IX
Archive X A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers. View X
Archive XI A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers. View XI
Archive XII A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers. View XII
Archive XIII A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers. View XIII
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A 17th century dark oak credence table featuring a semi-octagonal top, carved lunette frieze, and bobbin-turned legs with lower stretchers.
A Fine 17th Century Credence Table.
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A credence table is a small side table or buffet historically used in ecclesiastical or formal dining settings for preparing food or holding serving vessels. Originating in the Middle Ages, these tables evolved during the 16th and 17th centuries into versatile domestic furniture featuring semi-octagonal or demilune tops and turned supports.

17th century credence tables were constructed primarily from solid native English oak using joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs. They feature hand-carved timber friezes with geometric or botanical motifs and turned legs supported by sturdy wooden stretchers.

Authentic 17th century oak furniture demonstrates signs of age including uneven wear on stretchers, shrinkage lines along timber grains, hand-hewn surfaces, and wooden peg joinery. Original patination displays deep coloration in crevices, while hardware or folding mechanisms exhibit hand-forged ironwork.

A 17th century credence table functions effectively as an entryway console, hallway accent piece, or compact side table in contemporary spaces. The dark timber and sculptural turning offer a grounding historical contrast when positioned against neutral walls or paired with modern ceramics.

Early oak furniture requires stable environmental conditions away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement. Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice annually to preserve the patination without applying harsh chemicals.
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