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17th Century Oak Refectory Table, Charles II Period
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A rare English 17th-century oak refectory table. Charles II period, ca 1675.
The three-plank cleated detachable top is of superb color, figuring and patination.
Raised on six baluster supports united by stretchers.
The frieze is guilloche-carved on all four sides: this demonstrates that this table can be free-standing. Many of these were only carved on three sides.
This versatile refectory table can be used as a hall table, dining table, serving table, or a wonderful kitchen table. A number of early oak pieces which we have sold have harmonized very well with modern interiors.
A similar-sized refectory table (in generally poor condition) sold for £17,000.00 plus buyer's premium, in Duke's auctioneers ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE sale, Puddletown, Dorset, UK, 9th Oct, 2019.
Nb. The turning of the supports on this antique table indicates a development away from an earlier, heavy, carved bulbous leg, to a simpler baluster leg of the later-seventeenth century. However the guilloche-carved frieze is a hint of an earlier period.
Some historic restoration commensurate with 350 years of use.
Dimensions:
8’5’' L. (256.5 cm)
2’8’' W. (81 cm)
2'7'’ H. (79 cm).
Literature:
R. W. Symonds 'The Present State of Old English Furniture', London (1921) fig. 5, dated 1675 - A very similar refectory table with strap carving.
Percy Macquoid 'A History of English Furniture Vol. 1, The Age of Oak and The Age of Walnut', Antique Collector’s Club Ltd, (1904) p. 208, fig. 177; ''An Oak Table. Property of the Duke of Devonshire''.
Percy Macquoid is notable as the first academic English furniture historian, and was co-author (with Ralph Edwards CBE FSA) of 'The Dictionary of English Furniture', Hamlyn (Fourth Impression 1972).
Nb.
In England these large refectory tables gradually gave way to smaller tables suited to the more intimate domestic arrangements coming into fashion after The Restoration of Charles II in 1660.
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 101 in (256.54 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)
- Style:Charles II (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1670-1679
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1675
- Condition:Repaired: A few historic repairs entirely commensurate with age. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lymington, GB
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