Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
The table is 3ft 6” wide, meaning that it can also be used in narrow rooms. Constructed from top quality mahogany, the table features a solid mahogany moulded top with a lovely colour, above a straight frieze. The table is raised on elegant but sturdy cabriole legs, which terminate on claw & ball feet and the original brass cup castors. The table consists of a pair of ‘D ends’, which is united by the original steel telescopic winding mechanism and winding handle. The steel winding mechanism retains the ordinal manufacturers’ label of “Joseph Fitter – Patented – Britannia Works – Birmingham”. The table is opened by a single person using the winding handle. The mechanism allows the ends to either be brought completely together or extended to accept the two additional solid mahogany “leaves” for extending the table. The leaves connect to the “D ends” and to each other via wooden dowels situated either side of the leaves. They are secured in place by winding the table inwards to clamp the leaves. The table can be configured in a multitude of different ways: the two “D ends” can be brought together to form a circular centre table, which will seat four people. The leaves are each a different size, therefore, they allow for many different combinations to achieve different lengths, to best suit the intended number of users. At maximum length, the table can seat up to eight persons. This ability to be configured in so many different ways allow the table to be utilised in the best way possible according to room size and intended use. The chairs in the picture are not included in the price.
Condition Report:
This dining table is in excellent overall condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The dining table has been French polished, by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop, therefore the colour and patination is of an excellent standard. The top is free from any stains, scratches or marks. The table retails the its original steel winding mechanism, which is excellent working condition, along with the original telescopic wooden “runners” and comes with its winding handle. The leaves comfortably fit and lock into place. There are no splits are warps to the leaves. The legs and brass castors are original. The table has been made from good quality solid mahogany timber. It is well constructed, solid in join and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 76cm or 29?” or 2ft 5?”
Length (with no leaves) = 136cm or 53½” or 4ft 5½”
Length (with small leaf inserted) = 166cm or 65? or 5ft 5?”
Length (with large leaf inserted) = 181.5cm or 71½” or 5ft 11½”
Length (with both leaves inserted) = 211.5cm or 83¼” or 7ft 11¾”
Width = 106.5cm or 42” or 3ft 6”
Knee Height = 62.7cm or 24¾” or 2ft 0¾”
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Antique English Victorian Mahogany Extending Eight Seat 8ft Dining Table by Ashton Leach & Cumberbirch (Circa 1890)
