Early C19th Late George III Period Mahogany Patented Action Extending Mahogany Dining or Breakfast Table by Thomas Butler .

Early C19th late George III period patented action extending mahogany dining or breakfast table by Thomas Butler of London.

The reeded edge square top raised on a boldly turned central baluster pillar and supported on 4 shapely reeded legs each fitted with lacquered brass square box-toe castors . The pillar having sections of ebonised ring turnings which correspond to an ebony inlaid line around the bottom of the table frieze. (This use of ebony is likely to accurately date the table to 1805 and the mourning which followed the death of England’s great naval hero, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar) .

The table top opens and extends to accommodate the spare mahogany leaf , and revealing the patented box action below and showing the engraved lacquered brass maker’s plaque for “Butler , Patent , 13, 14 Catherine St., Strand , London” .

The opening table-top sections both with a pleasing faded colour and patina with some historic marks and stains commensurate with age , use and purpose . The spare leaf of matching grain mahogany to the table tops , retaining a darker colour and patina, having been stored and used infrequently . The brass clips for securing are at present missing and deficient but can be reinstated in our workshops.

An historically and academically interesting table of practical scale and proportions, offering adaptable options for dining.

* Thomas Butler of London established his cabinet-making business as a supplier of patent furniture in 1787 .

H 29”

W 48”

L (closed)48”

L ( extended) 70”

(Extension leaf 22” wide)

England, London c.1805

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