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Early C19th Irish George IV Period Mahogany Dining Table Of Highly Flexible And Adaptable Form , Attributed To Mack, Williams And Gibton Of Dublin.

£4,250    $5,422    €5,114
Early C19th Irish George IV period mahogany dining table of highly flexible and adaptable form , attributed to Mack , Williams and Gibton of Dublin .
 
Interesting and adaptable dining table comprising of a centre section raised on a turned pedestal with four carved cabriole legs terminating with carved claw lion''s hairy paw feet . The ''knee'' carved with an acanthus leaf detail of distinctive off-set form . The twin d-end sections each supported on four elegantly turned and carved legs each fitted with original lacquered brass cup castors .
 
The central section supplied with two original end sections which fit and clip to the edges to form a free-standing breakfast or centre table when separated from the d-ends . The underside of the centre section fitted with brass bolts onto the block of the 4-splay base and an original gilded brass catch mechanism allowing the table to be tipped up . The pair of d-ends can then be used separately either as a pair of pier or side tables , or clipped together to form a free-standing table .
 
The edge of the table with a double ''thumb'' moulded lip , and the d-ends each having with a shallow frieze .
 
In totally original condition, supplied with the brass securing clips .
 
The table top having been constructed from 4 high quality matching sections of figured and flamed mahogany panels of equal width and dimensions . The table has achieved an attractive mellow, faded patination with some marks and stains to the surface commensurate with age and use . One end of the table having faded more due to exposure to sunlight , but importantly retaining its original ''skin'' and patina of age . Would comfortably seat 8 diners .
 
A rare model of table with its distinctive features and design which can recognised and firmly attributed to the workshops of the renowned cabinet-making firm of Mack , Williams and Gibton of Dublin, Ireland .
 
The firm of Mack , Williams and Gibton was formed around 1812 and flourished until the d...
Antique #SA587795, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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