Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Very Fine & Large with 6 extra leaves and leaf holder cabinet
from
Antique Antiques UK
This superb Victorian Mahogany Dining Table circa 1850, has very beautiful carved legs, and the six extra leaves allow it to extend from 65" (165) x 56" (143) oval top
each of the 6 leaves is in a range of sizes from 15" (38) to 18" (46)
allowing the table to extend with great flexibility from a beautiful oval seating 4, 6 or 8,
up to a 161" nearly 13ft 6in (412)
seating 16 or 18 people
The existence of leaf holder is rare, and denotes the quality of the table when it was originally made - very few extending tables were made with a leaf holders, and even fewer have survived over the intervening centuries. This particular leaf holder is even more desirable in that it does not simply hold the leaves, but it fitted with display shelves to the front, a most unusual and useful addition. It means that not only can the leaves be conveniently stored in the baize lined cupboard concealed at the side, but the piece may be used to display items on the attractive shaped shelves, which are united by spiral turned columns.
Large Victorian dining Table, the beautiful oval mahogany top - 65" (165) x 56" (143) at its minimum size
Superb carved trestle end legs on the original brass and china caster, allow the table to extend without legs causing obstruction or discomfort to the diners.
Large Dining Table with 6 leaves and leaf holder Victorian Mahogany Now Sold
These photos do not really do justice to the presence and style of this superb table and leaf holder, but at least give some idea of the quality and desirability of these beautiful pieces.
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