Fine Early C19th Regency Period Mahogany Dining Table in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster.

Fine early C19th Regency period mahogany dining table in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster.

Fine quality mahogany extending dining table comprising a pair of D-ended tables and a central drop-leaf table , providing a highly practical and flexible format . The central drop-leaf section with a folding double gate-leg action the support the leaves when raised . The pair of D-end table each now fitted with twin pull-out lopers or slides to the underside of the frame to provide extra support and stability when the table is fully raised and extended .

The twin D-end tables each with a shallow frieze and fitted with a simple sophisticated square-section moulding to the lower edge .

Raised upon 14 finely-turned and gently-swollen , elegant legs and fitted with original brass castors which retain good traces of their original gilding . Supplied with original brass 'bayonet' style clips to hold the leaves together when opened .

Excellent original polished finish with a rich patina and colour .

The quality of the cabinet-making , the quality and grade of the chosen solid Cuban mahogany for this table , give a firm attribution to the esteemed firm of Gillows of Lancaster and London.

A well-proportioned table which would seat 10 to 12 diners when fully opened . Has the added versatility and attraction of being able to be separated into 3 sections to provide compact format when not in full use , allowing for the separate components to be utilised differently.

H 29.5"

W 41"

L (fully opened) 105"

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.