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Antique 8ft Victorian Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table C1870

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This is a magnificent antique Victorian solid mahogany wind out dining table which can seat ten diners in comfort, it dates from Circa 1870. This beautiful table is in stunning flame mahogany and has two leaves of approx fifty cm each, which can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion by a special winding mechanism. The moulded edge top and frieze is raised on four carved  and reeded  legs that terminate in their original and elegant brass and white porcelain cap castors. It is a very impressive table which is sure to contribute to successful dinner parties. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 cm x Width 241 cm x Depth 132 cm  - Fully extended Height 76 cm x Width 138 cm x Depth 132 cm  - Leaves Removed Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 7 foot, 11 inches x Depth 4 foot, 4 inches - Fully extended Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 foot, 6 inches x Depth 4 foot, 4 inches - Leaves Removed Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany." The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree. Winding Mechanism for extending tables A man by the name of Samuel Hawkins applied for a patent on a screw expander on June 6th, 1861. Presumably, Mr Hawkins either died or retired because his business was taken over by a young machinist named Joseph Fitter in 1864. Joseph Fitter operated a machinist shop where he produced winding mechanisms for extending tables as well as screw expanders for piano stools and other applications at 210 Cheapside, Birmingham England by the name of Britannia Works. Our reference: A4436
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 94.89 in (241 cm)Depth: 51.97 in (132 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A44361stDibs: LU950645426752

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A fantastic antique Victorian mahogany and gilded twin pedestal dining table bearing the impressed mark of the renowned cabinet makers and retailers Wylie & Lochhead, and circa 1850 in date. The oval shaped table is made from solid mahogany and has four leaves which can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion by a special winding mechanism. It is raised on a pair of beautifully carved and gilded pedestal bases with downswept legs terminating in scroll feet and the original brass and porcelain recessed castors. Bearing the inventory number 22308 and stamp of the maker: Wylie & Lochead 45 Buchanan Street Glasgow Whatever the function of this gorgeous table, it will make a profound impression on your dinner guests or clients and will receive the maximum amount of attention wherever it is placed. The chairs shown in the photographs are not included but can be purchased if required. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 77 x Width 366 x Depth 142 - Fully extended Height 76 x Width 184 x Depth 142 - With all four leaves removed Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 12 foot x Depth 4 foot, 8 inches - Fully extended Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 6 foot x Depth 4 foot, 8 inches - With all four leaves removed Wylie & Lochhead Glasgow, Scotland; furniture makers & retailers (fl.1829-1957) Antique Furniture by the Scottish cabinet makers Wylie & Lochhead, means the piece is going to be of superb quality and a very high level of craftsmanship. They were famous for their stunning selection of wardrobes, dining chairs and dining tables. In 1829 Wylie & Lochhead was started by cabinetmakers Robert Wylie and William Lochhead and they quickly became very successful with with a string of workshops, showrooms and warehouses in Glasgow employing over 1700 workers. By the 1900s they were a household name across Scotland, renowned for their artistic designs and high levels of craftsmanship. Their most well known designers were E.A Taylor, John Ednie...
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