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Unusual Antique Mahogany Sutherland Reading Table
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Unusual Antique Mahogany Sutherland Reading Table

19th century
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Unusual antique mahogany Sutherland reading table having a quality top with two drop leaves one can be raised to provide a reading stand. It has a thumb moulded edge and is supported by 4 turned mahogany columns with splayed feet, united by four elegant turned columns. It has two swing out gate legs for support.

A splendid original piece.

1860

H61cm

W62cm

D18cm

Open 87cm Length

Leg width 54.5cm

Leg depth 32cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Sutherland Table to the 1860s.

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SA1231519
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352
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Unusual antique mahogany Sutherland reading table having a quality top with two drop leaves one can be raised to provide a reading stand.
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It has a thumb moulded edge and is supported by 4 turned mahogany columns with splayed feet, united by four elegant turned columns.
London City Antiques

It has two swing out gate legs for support.

A splendid original piece.

1860

H61cm

W62cm

D18cm

Open 87cm Length

Leg width 54.5cm

Leg depth 32cm

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Sutherland Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231519
Dealers Internal Ref
352
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique mahogany Sutherland table featuring hinged drop leaves, turned legs with horizontal stretchers, and a central wooden base block.
Unusual Antique Mahogany Sutherland Reading Table
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A Sutherland table is a style of small drop-leaf table created in the mid-nineteenth century, named after Harriet Sutherland, Duchess of Sutherland. It features a narrow central section with long hinged leaves supported by pivoted legs or gates, allowing it to collapse into a very slim profile when not in use.

Cabinetmakers primarily constructed these tables using dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, often incorporating rich veneers. The structural hardware typically includes brass hinges, steel rule joints, and turned wooden legs.

Authentic period examples demonstrate period joinery, including hand-cut dovetails and pegged or dowelled leg joints. Look for natural age-related patination on the wood, original brass drop-leaf hinges, and hand-turned leg detailing rather than modern uniform machine work.

Due to its adaptable footprint, a Sutherland table functions effectively as an accent table beside a armchair or sofa. It can be displayed fully folded to save space, or open with one leaf extended to support lamps, books, or decorative ceramics.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth along the direction of the wood grain. Protect the timber finish by applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding modern silicone sprays and placement near direct heat sources or harsh sunlight.
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