Large George IV Mahogany Dining Table by M. Willson, London

18th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1830, late George IV mahogany dining table, with 5 additional leaves. With solid, figured mahogany top and leaves, secured by cast brass clips, over a simple frieze. Unusually, the 2 D-ends pull out when placing the additional leaves, and the rails beneath stamped with makers name of M. Willson, 68 Great Queen Street. Standing on 6 classic Georgian turned, fluted and tapering legs, finishing on a large brass cup and castors.

Size 72 cm high x 156 cm wide (minimum) x 392 cm wide (maximum – all leaves) x 168 cm deep.

M. Willson could refer to either Mary Wilson & Son or her son (who took over the business in 1838), Matthew Wilson/Willson. Mary Willson was married to Thomas Willson who operated as a furniture broker (and cabinet maker) in the late 18th- and early 19th-century. They operated from 68 Great Queen Street, London.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

392cm (154.33")

Depth

168cm (66.14")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA772990

Dealers Internal Reference

29658

Description

Circa 1830, late George IV mahogany dining table, with 5 additional leaves. With solid, figured mahogany top and leaves, secured by cast brass clips, over a simple frieze.

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Unusually, the 2 D-ends pull out when placing the additional leaves, and the rails beneath stamped with makers name of M.

Georgian Antiques

Willson, 68 Great Queen Street. Standing on 6 classic Georgian turned, fluted and tapering legs, finishing on a large brass cup and castors.

fig 1. Large George IV Mahogany Dining Table by M. Willson, London

Size 72 cm high x 156 cm wide (minimum) x 392 cm wide (maximum – all leaves) x 168 cm deep.

M. Willson could refer to either Mary Wilson & Son or her son (who took over the business in 1838), Matthew Wilson/Willson. Mary Willson was married to Thomas Willson who operated as a furniture broker (and cabinet maker) in the late 18th- and early 19th-century. They operated from 68 Great Queen Street, London.