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An Impressive Oak Library Drum Table
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €5,558     $6,033
£4,750
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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An Impressive Oak Library Drum Table

19th century
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An Impressive Oak Library Drum Table. Raised on a robust tripod base with sabre legs and brass castors. The top with four frieze drawers and four dummies, all with brass knob handles (later replacements) and a cross banded top with inset black leather writing surface with gilt and blind tooling. In good and original condition and with a lovely mellow colour. 760mm high and 1220mm diameter. English. Circa 1850.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
122cm (48.03")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Oak Library Drum Table to the 1850s.

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SA1224834
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An Impressive Oak Library Drum Table. Raised on a robust tripod base with sabre legs and brass castors.
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The top with four frieze drawers and four dummies, all with brass knob handles (later replacements) and a cross banded top with inset black leather writing surface with gilt and blind tooling.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

In good and original condition and with a lovely mellow colour. 760mm high and 1220mm diameter. English. Circa 1850.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
122cm (48.03")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Oak Library Drum Table to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224834
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A circular oak library drum table featuring a black leather surface insert, frieze drawers with small round brass knobs, and a central pedestal base with four splayed legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A circular oak library drum table featuring a black leather surface insert, frieze drawers with small round brass knobs, and a central pedestal base with four splayed legs on brass castors.

An Impressive Oak Library Drum Table

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A circular oak library drum table featuring a black leather surface insert, frieze drawers with small round brass knobs, and a central pedestal base with four splayed legs on brass castors.
An Impressive Oak Library Drum Table
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A circular oak library drum table featuring a black leather surface insert, frieze drawers with small round brass knobs, and a central pedestal base with four splayed legs on brass castors.
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A drum table, popularised in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, is a circular table featuring a deep frieze with working drawers mounted on a central pedestal base. Originally constructed for library or office use, these tables frequently include revolving tops and leather writing surfaces.

Traditional drum tables were crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or rosewood, frequently inlaid with tooling leather writing surfaces. The bases typically feature turned pedestals, splayed legs, and brass cap castors for stability and mobility.

Authentic period drum tables display hand-dovetailed drawers, period brass castors, and natural wear surrounding keyholes and drawer pulls. Examination of the central column mechanism often reveals historic joinery techniques and period-appropriate wear.

A drum table functions effectively as a focal centrepiece in a spacious foyer or formal living area. Combining the piece with contemporary desk lighting or modern decorative objects creates a balanced blend of period craftsmanship and modern design.

Position the table away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent timber movement and leather deterioration. Clean the woodwork with specialised beeswax polish and apply a dedicated leather conditioner sparingly to maintain the surface insert.
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