The very well patinated two plank plain moulded top, above one long then two short cock-beaded drawers, retaining the original brass swan-neck handles, resting on square legs.
Good overall color and patination.
This has been our entrance table for the past twenty years.
18th Century English George ll faded Mahogany Gate-Leg Table
The oval opened three plank top, unusual as usually several joined planks.
Supported by four turned tapered legs, terminating on a round pad-foot.
Good overall faded colour.
Recently restored by Smith & Allpress.
C.1760
These tables are one of Englands best inventions regarding furniture.
Having many different uses.
An attractive sofa/side/hall table.
A ‘D’ shaped sofa/serving table. Very useful for entertainers.
Or as a breakfast/dining table.
A Rare Mid C18th English George II Faded Mahogany Tea Table
AA1841
The demilune shaped, hinged top above a deep oval frieze, housing a brass escutcheon and Georgian wire-bow key. Resting on shaped slender cabriole legs, with a rear gate-leg, terminating on pad feet.
The top opening to reveal a deep space where the valuable tea was once locked away from their servants.
The escutcheon, lock and strike plate have been removed over a century ago. We made a faux brass lock case, fitted a suitable escutcheon and added a period wire-bow key.
The rear having a demilune drop leaf and a cabriole gate-leg opening to support the leaf, making a small circular tea table.
These tables are rare. This one had been restored many years ago, we removed the heavy French polish by heavily cutting back and rebuilding a softer wax finish.
Note: all four pad feet have signs of old repairs (as expected) the patina overall is appealing.
The plain four plank top above a plain lower triple scratch moulded frieze, resting on baluster turned legs, joined by stretchers.
Note: This is a fantastic example of a mid 17th Century table, having missing knots, signs of many old repairs done over the past 350 years, even showing scattered borer holes.
Oak being such a hard wood borer usually avoid oak (except for the sap areas) and munch on the elms, walnut and fruitwoods, period oak should always show signs of minor borer.
Provenance: purchased from John Dunn Antiques 1976
An unusually high, first half 18th Century French walnut, fruitwood and chestnut serving/centre/side table. The thick single plank chestnut top above a walnut and fruitwood base, of a deep frieze, with two large cherrywood drawers and an applied moulding, resting on turned tapered walnut legs, joined by a plain side stretcher. Good overall faded colour and patination.
The well patinated rectangular top above a frieze drawer, raised on turned legs, the front of which become out-swept, all joined to stretchers. (restorations)