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Regency Mahogany Imperial Action Extending Dining Table

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An Exceptional Quality Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Mahogany "Imperial" Extending Dining Table, To Seat Between 12 & 16, Having Telescopic Sliding Action To Each D End, With Three Additional Leaves, The Superbly Figured Top Over Attractive Shallow Veneered Frieze, Raised On 8 Incredibly Elegant, Finely Turned Tapering Legs With Reeded Decoration, Raised On Original Brass Castors. Gillows patented their Imperial dining-table in 1804 in which a variable number of loose leaves were fitted between fixed end leaves and initially with as many as ten or twelve legs to support the central leaves. Within a few years the design largely superseded most earlier ones and it remained popular throughout the Regency period and beyond. This table can be attributed to Gillows based on the exceptionally fine legs and superbly rich mahogany timber used within its construction. As one would expect this Regency Dining Table is of quite exceptional quality construction and boasts rich mahogany timbers. The design is well thought out with all of the legs inset, making the table easy to sit at. In terms of numbers, when fully extended the table could probably seat up to 16, although the most comfortable number would be 12. With the design of the table allowing the three leaves to be removed entirely, or used in any combination which one wishes then actually the possibilites are endless in terms of how one may wish to configure this table from one day to the next. The overall condition is certainly very good, with just a few historic old marks and scratches which have now very much blended into the overall surface as can be seen by the images attached. As with all items which we offer for sale this dining table has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by out specialist antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being offered for sale, ensuring it is in its best possible condition before being placed on sale. Circa 1810. Height 29in. Width 112.25in. Depth 48in. Additional Leaf 1 is 23in. Additional Leaf 2 is 22.25in. Additional Leaf 3 is 19in. Clearance Height For Sitting is 25in. SHIPPING Please be aware that we the sellers of this item can confirm that due to the volume & type of wood species contained within, no restricted species CITES licence is required to ship this item cross border. Please ignore any automated warnings regarding potential shipping delays for this piece which the 1st dibs automated system displays on your screen whilst browsing, or trying to checkout. The original shipping and handling time stated is correct and the item does not require any form of permit or licence for shipment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above then please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to confirm for you in greater detail.
  • Attributed to:
    Gillows of Lancaster & London (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 112.25 in (285.12 cm)Depth: 48 in (121.92 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bedfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9474751stDibs: LU955843397752

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