A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet

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Tables

Reference

10777

The thick, circular, plank top is in three sections so that the table can stand easily against a wall when not being used. It was most likely conceived to stand in a hall as the central section is made from an, unsually, narrow single board. The flaps are made from three, boards and there are three, small, old patches on the butt-joints. The hinges, which are either original or old replacements, support each flap, which bear marks on the underside where they have been strengthened with timber supports. The top is pegged into the base below. The vertical strut in the centre of the rectangular gates is an unusual feature, providing reinforcement, and enhancing the aesthetics as they balance the panelled ends. The gates pivot on pins socketed into the top and bottom boards. The main feature of this table is the panelled ends, echoing the design of wainscot that would, almost certainly, have decorated the room that this table stood in, ending in trestle feet which are inspired by 16th century form and illustrate the transitional quality of this table. The base board and panelled ends are tenoned into the trestle feet. This table has developed an exceptional, lustrous patina over time, crusty in some areas and thinner from use in others. It is difficult to date precisely but was most likely made during the second quarter of the 17th century.

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Period

17th Century

Year

1625

Country

English

Provenance

The descendants of GM Thomas Esq of Millcroft, Bitterley, Ludlow, Shropshire. This table is documented in an inventory of his collection dated 15th August, 1918. This was a well regarded Collection which included many rare pieces of early furniture of a similar calibre to this gateleg.

Literature

The descendants of GM Thomas Esq of Millcroft, Bitterley, Ludlow, Shropshire. This table is documented in an inventory of his collection dated 15th August, 1918. This was a well regarded Collection which included many rare pieces of early furniture of a similar calibre to this gateleg. Sothebys Olympia 27/4/04, lot 50, A COMMONWEALTH SMALL OAK GATELEG TABLE, CIRCA 1650, Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 7,800 GBP. MEASUREMENTS : h.72cm., w.76cm., l. (extended) 95cm. DESCRIPTION : on solid carved end supports with simulated panels enclosing stylised floral motifs. Restored. Sotheby's London, The Rous Lench Collection, 4th July 1986, Lot 720. (see image)

A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet
A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet
A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet
A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet
A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet
A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet
A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet
A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet
A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet
A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet
A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet
A museum quality, early-17th century, oak, gateleg table with panelled ends & trestle feet

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