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Mahogany Extending Drop Leaf Table Supported on Turned Legs Terminating on Carved Claw and Ball Feet Circa 1780
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Mahogany Extending Drop Leaf Table Supported on Turned Legs Terminating on Carved Claw and Ball Feet Circa 1780

18th century
For Sale by A and B Antiques
Description

Mahogany extending drop leaf table supported on turned legs terminating on carved claw and ball feet circa 1780 all in excellent condition having benefitted from loose joints being repaired and re-glued the top has had small repairs made evident in elongated image.

The top has been cleaned polished and wax finished.

The top is made from extremely hard dense mahogany and changes colour depending on what angle viewed from.

A good useful multi-purpose table seats eight perhaps ten at a push

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H 72cm W closed 46cm D97cm Valance height 59cm

Open 139.5cm x97cm

£695

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me

Stephen 07525494275

Date of Manufacture

A and B Antiques has dated this Mahogany Drop Leaf Table to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 06010411
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Wooden knuckle hinges on the swing legs: early construction that fixes the date.
Dense Cuban mahogany boards: heavy early timber that fits.
Hand-carved ball-and-claw feet on turned legs: traditional early dining table form.
Dark oxidised recesses on the carved feet: long accumulation of wax and dust.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
139.5cm (54.92")
Depth
97cm (38.19")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA715773
Dealers Internal Reference
109LV
Description
Mahogany extending drop leaf table supported on turned legs terminating on carved claw and ball feet circa 1780 all in excellent condition having benefitted from loose joints being repaired and re-glued the top has had small repairs made evident in elongated image.
fig 1. An eighteenth-century mahogany drop leaf table with a polished rectangular top, turned legs, and hand-carved claw and ball feet.
fig 1. Mahogany Extending Drop Leaf Table Supported on Turned Legs Terminating on Carved Claw and Ball Feet Circa 1780

The top has been cleaned polished and wax finished.

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The top is made from extremely hard dense mahogany and changes colour depending on what angle viewed from.
A and B Antiques

A good useful multi-purpose table seats eight perhaps ten at a push

More images to be added

H 72cm W closed 46cm D97cm Valance height 59cm

Open 139.5cm x97cm

£695

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me

Stephen 07525494275

Date of Manufacture

A and B Antiques has dated this Mahogany Drop Leaf Table to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 06010411
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Wooden knuckle hinges on the swing legs: early construction that fixes the date.
Dense Cuban mahogany boards: heavy early timber that fits.
Hand-carved ball-and-claw feet on turned legs: traditional early dining table form.
Dark oxidised recesses on the carved feet: long accumulation of wax and dust.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
139.5cm (54.92")
Depth
97cm (38.19")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA715773
Dealers Internal Ref
109LV
A and B Antiques
A and B Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014

Useful pieces short of space hide a corner cupboard in an unused corner .

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Archive I An eighteenth-century mahogany drop leaf table with a polished rectangular top, turned legs, and hand-carved claw and ball feet.

Mahogany Extending Drop Leaf Table Supported on Turned Legs Terminating on Carved Claw and Ball Feet Circa 1780

Archive II An eighteenth-century mahogany drop leaf table with a polished rectangular top, turned legs, and hand-carved claw and ball feet. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century mahogany drop leaf table with a polished rectangular top, turned legs, and hand-carved claw and ball feet. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An eighteenth-century mahogany drop leaf table with a polished rectangular top, turned legs, and hand-carved claw and ball feet.
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Archive VI An eighteenth-century mahogany drop leaf table with a polished rectangular top, turned legs, and hand-carved claw and ball feet. View VI
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An eighteenth-century mahogany drop leaf table with a polished rectangular top, turned legs, and hand-carved claw and ball feet.
Mahogany extending drop leaf table supported on turned legs terminating on carved claw and ball feet circa 1780
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An eighteenth-century mahogany drop leaf table with a polished rectangular top, turned legs, and hand-carved claw and ball feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsClaw and ball feet, Turned legs, Hinged drop leaves
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 139.5 cm (55 in) x D 97 cm (38 in)

This Georgian drop leaf dining table dates from circa 1780 and is made from dense mahogany with a polished warm brown finish and visible grain. The design includes a rectangular hinged top, a flat frieze valance, and turned legs terminating on carved claw and ball feet. The wood exhibits subtle colour variations depending on the viewing angle, and small historical repairs are visible on the top surface. Measuring 72 cm high, 139.5 cm wide when open, and 97 cm deep, it provides a practical dining surface suitable for everyday use in a kitchen, dining room, or living space. It functions well as a multi-purpose table that accommodates family meals or gatherings, seating eight people comfortably with space for ten if needed, and folds down compactly when floor space is required.

FAQs

Originating in the eighteenth century, drop leaf tables feature hinged side leaves that drop down when not in use to conserve floor space. During the Georgian period, cabinetmakers crafted these versatile pieces using fine woods like mahogany to accommodate adaptable dining and living arrangements.

High-grade mahogany was the predominant timber selected during the late eighteenth century for its dense grain and stability. Construction often featured rule joints on the hinged leaves, hand-turned legs, and hand-carved details such as claw and ball feet.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, original brass hinges, and hand-carved details underneath. Look for natural patination, legitimate shrinkage across broad timber planks, and distinct claw and ball feet consistent with Chippendale or Georgian craftsmanship.

Position the table against a wall with leaves lowered to serve as a compact console, or extend the leaves to create a full dining surface. Complement the rich mahogany tones with neutral walls, contemporary ceramics, and tailored seating to balance historical style with modern functionality.

Dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain timber nourishment. Avoid placing the table near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight, and clean up liquid spills immediately to protect the original finish.
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