A really beautiful George I period oak and elm refectory table with three original long planks to the top of an excellent warm colour and with a deep and natural patinaion with cleated ends and some old nicks, worm and bruises to the edges of the boards – the worm long since treated dead and not affecting strength or structure..The top set on a wide apron uniting substantial oak legs with chamfered corners.This table originally had a box stretcher but this has been adapted to create a central stretcher – many years ago and appears to be a 19th century alteration. It is very common to see the move to a central stretcher on these very old tables because box stretchers make it difficult to position chairs and to push them under when not in use..The table is extremely heavy. The top lifts off for transport..The table seats ten easily and is shown here with a set of eight Arts and Crafts oak and walnut chairs attributed to the Glasgow School, Wylie and Lockhead, ...