Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
Summary:
• Item: Loo / Dining Table
• Period: Victorian
• Circa: 1860
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Size: 5ft 4” x 4ft
• Moulded frieze
• Hinged table top
• Original brass locking latch
• Hexagonal tapered pedestal
• Blind fretwork carved knees
• Carved scroll toes
• Turned finial underneath pedestal
• Original brass castors
• Seats 4 – 6 people
• Solid in joint and very sturdy
• Dismantles into two sections
• Fantastic patination & colour
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy
The table features a top quality hexagonal tapered central pedestal, which terminates on a moulded collar. Further below, is a finely turned drop finial. The pedestal is supported by four sturdy cabriole legs, with small carved scrolls below. Delicate crisp blind fretwork acanthus leaf carvings are present to the knee legs which terminate on finely carved scroll toes, supported by the original bass castors below. The table also boasts its original working brassware, which consists of a sprung locking mechanism on the underside of the table, along with 2 large brass bolts. This allows the top to be lifted vertically, for storage purposes and also be detached from the pedestal for safe transportation purposes. This table also boasts an ingenious hinged wooden “flap” which can be lifted up, when the table is stored vertically, to prevent the table accidently closing (see photo). The table has been cleaned and French polished in our workshop, to a professional standard. Therefore, it boasts a gorgeous colour and patination, with lovely grain configuration.
This style of table was originally called a “loo” table because wealthy ladies in grand houses during the Victorian period, played the card game ‘loo’ sitting around the table whilst taking afternoon tea, hence the name ‘loo table’.
The table can accommodate between 4 – 6 persons and is sufficiently tall enough to comfortably fit your legs underneath. It is also sufficiently wide enough to accommodate serving dishes in the centre of the table.
Dimensions:
Table Height = 73.7cm or 29” or 2ft 5”
Table Width = 121.5cm or 47?” or 3ft 11?”
Table Length = 163cm or 64?” or 5ft 4?”
Knee Height = 66.3cm or 26?” or 2ft 2?”
Stowed Height = 177cm or 67” or 5ft 7”
Stowed Depth = 95cm or 37?” or 3ft 1?”
Condition Report:
This is a stunning quality large antique Victorian solid mahogany loo / dining table, circa 1860, in excellent original condition. The table has been cleaned and French polished in our workshop, to a professional standard. Therefore, it boasts a gorgeous colour and patination, with lovely grain configuration. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The original brass locking mechanism is complete and in excellent working order, which is nice to see. The table features the original top, base, pedestal, and legs, locking brassware and brass castors. The table is solid in joint and is ready to use.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Antique English Victorian Mahogany Tilt Top Oval Dining Breakfast Loo Centre Table (Circa 1860)
