Victorian Oak Campaign Extending 3 Leaf Dining Table + Leaf Holder

A super Victorian golden oak campaign dining table with three original leaves and a leaf holder. Attributed to Maple & Co of London and dating to c.1890 it features a carved Aesthetic/Arts & Crafts style flower above each ring turned and wrythen reeded leg. With original brass collars and brown pottery castors to the feet the legs were designed to be unscrewed so the table could be more easily transported to the next military campaign.

With an oval top finished with a moulded edge and beaded apron, the Joseph Fitter ‘screw expander’ winding mechanism smoothly extends the table from 5ft to just over 10ft. Any combination of the three leaves can be used in order to seat up to 12 people and any leaves not in use can be stored in the accompanying leaf holder.

The table in good condition with a desirable golden honey oak colour and characteristic medullary rays (tiger grain), mahogany runners to table, the top recently repolished using traditional methods, some minor marks and dark patches consistent with age and use, some fading to the frieze at the ends but will be repolished, the leaves are stamped with consecutive numbers to the side and the winder handle is included. The leaf holder with marks from use, the baize/felt liner is worn but could easily be replaced.

Extended length - 10ft 1.25in / 121.25in (308cm)

Closed length - 60in (152.5cm)

Width - 53.75in (136.5cm)

Height - 29.5in (75cm)

Leaves - 20.6in and two at 20.5in (52.2cm and two at 52cm)

Legroom - 24.5in (62.2cm) under end frieze and 27.75in (70.5cm) under inserted leaves?If extra legroom is required a set of wooden cup raisers can be made.

Leaf holder - 24in wide x 18.6in deep x 59.8in high (61cm x 47.3cm x 152cm)

Chairs are shown for illustration purposes and are available to buy separately at the time of listing.

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When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.