Re waxing this magnificent second half 17th century English oak refectory table.

This English refectory dining table was made between 70 and 30 years before Captain James Cook was born.

Thats something interesting to think about.

I spent most of today re waxing this magnificent second half 17th century English oak refectory table.

Incredible what a good wax can achieve.

The thick single plank, cleated top, on baluster turned legs, joined by well worn stretchers.

1660 – 1700

H.75cm W.205cm D.80cm

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Notice TAS 19/7/13 scratched into the top.
1713, 1813 or 1913? I wonder which century this was done in?
Also, perfect expected examples of a period table that is original, signs of hand made fillers to patch repairs, wedges on top of wedges to continually stabilise the joints, Signs of rectangular steel braces to the ends of one long side, from centuries ago, Natural timber shrinkage at one end of the thick single plank top, many signs of reconstruction and timber block patches and lastly the fantastic varied toned patina, with original wax build up that takes many hundreds of years to achieve.
Certainly a serious piece to own.

Also residue of the animal glues we injected into the mortise and tenon joints in my workshop over two decades ago.
Actually the table hadn’t received a wax since last here and had two toddlers grow up around.

I sold this table to a great customer that became a very close friend. I know exactly where this table’s been while with Peter. And now back in my hands to sell again.

You’ll notice the Carters Price Guide I discovered in Sydney last year.

So whoever buys this table will receive the book.