Description
An English Regency-period solid mahogany extending dining table of superb colour and figuring.
Early-19th century, circa 1820, retaining all its original leaves of fine, well-figured, lightly-faded mahogany.
Raised on slender turned legs which swing on a gate-leg action, with brass cups and castors.
This is a versatile antique model offering a variety of alternative combinations depending on the space available. It can be used as a drop-leaf table, or as a smaller dining table.
Its configuration has the huge advantage for diners to sit comfortably without any obstruction caused by skirts or a multitude of awkwardly-positioned supports.
The generous width allows for serving dishes and centre-pieces to be placed conveniently down the middle of the table.
Nb. This table has exceptionally well-figured and patinated tops and, most importantly – unlike so many others – still has all its original leaves.
Our table on offer here effectively comprises 2 tables which unite to make one of 282cm total length. Seats up to 12 people.
To configure as 2 smaller tables:
The smallest section has one drop leaf (permanently) attached. 53 cm front to back, with the leaf down.
With its small (14cm deep) original D-end which attaches separately, the total is 67cm. Thus seating 3 or 4 people with its drop leaf down. For 6 or so people raising its drop leaf extends length to 126cm.
The other section has two drop leaves (permanently) attached.
This functions as a serving table when the leaves are down – and/ or can be stored neatly against a wall when not in use. 53 cm front to back with both leaves down. You can use this with one leaf down to seat 6-8. However with both of its drop leaves up its length is 153cm, seating 8-10 max.All configurations are 122 cm wide.
A similar but later table with alterations was sold Christies in 2000 @ £9200.
