Object Description
This is a superb quality antique English Victorian solid mahogany extendable oval dining table, circa 1860, which seats up to eight persons, and extends up to 7ft 5” long, in excellent original condition.
Summary:
• Item: Oval Dining Table
• Circa: 1850
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Extended Length: 7ft 5⅛”
• Depth: 4ft 7¼”
• Seats 8 persons
• Telescopic wooden mechanism
• Moulded frieze
• Two ‘D ends’
• Two removable leaves
• Central pedestal column
• Cabriole legs
• Original castors
• Stunning original colour & patination
• Excellent original condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a superb quality antique English Victorian solid mahogany extendable oval dining table, circa 1860, which seats up to eight persons, and extends up to 7ft 5” long, in excellent original condition. Constructed from top quality mahogany, the Victorian dining table boasts a solid mahogany top with a stunning original colour, above a moulded frieze. The Victorian oval dining table retains its two original leaves; which can be fitted by pulling out the telescopic extending mechanism – the mechanism is in excellent original condition. The length extends from 4ft 7⅛” to 7ft 5⅛” and can seat up to 8 persons. The dining table can therefore be used as both a circular or oval dining table. The Victorian oval dining table is also 4ft 7¼” wide, allowing for plenty of space to fit serving plates in centre of the table.
The wooden telescopic mechanism was an earlier design for adjusting the lengths of dining tables, later superseded by steel threaded winding bar and winding handle. One benefit of this earlier mechanism, is that it does not feature the steel mechanism, thus less parts, which means there is less to fail, when operating the mechanism. The Victorian oval dining table is opened by two persons pulling each “D” end apart. The table can be closed by two persons pushing the table together.
The telescopic mechanism allows the ends to either be brought completely together or extended to accept all three additional ‘drop-in’ leaves for extending the table. The ‘drop-in’ leaves connect to the ‘D ends’ and to each other via brass connecting locks situated on the underside. The Victorian oval dining table can be configured in a multitude of different ways: the two ‘D ends’ can be brought together to form a circular centre table, which will seat four people. The ‘drop-in’ leaves are each a different size (small and large); therefore, they allow for many different combinations to achieve slightly different lengths, to best suit the intended number of users. This ability to be configured in so many different ways allow the table to be utilised in the best way possible according to room size and intended use. The ‘D-ends’ & leaves retain their built-in brass connecting locks (to the underside of the leaves), which are used to connect the various leaves together.
The Victorian oval dining table is raised on an elegant turned central pedestal, supported by four substantial cabriole scroll legs, decorated with fine applied carvings, resting on is original bras castors.
The Victorian oval dining table boasts it original polish and patination. It has fantastic mellow colour and patination, which is due to the years of care and cleaning it has received.
This truly is a very beautiful Victorian mahogany oval dining table with quality construction and is original throughout, that would be expected from the Victorian period. This mahogany dining table would certainly grace any home, as it is a fantastic investment. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This is a superb quality antique English Victorian solid mahogany extendable oval dining table, circa 1860, which seats up to eight persons, and extends up to 7ft 5” long, in excellent original condition. The table has been cleaned and wax-polished to a professional standard in our workshop; therefore, the colour and form of the table is in excellent overall condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The telescopic wooden mechanism is original and in good working condition. The leaves comfortably fit and lock into place between the ‘D-ends’ and retain their original brass locks on the underside of oval dining table. There are no splits are warps to the leaves. The central pedestal is secure, no breaks to the legs and brass castors are original. The table has been made from top quality mahogany timber it is well constructed, solid in join and ready to use. Quite rare to find an oval dining table in such good condition.
Dimensions:
Height = 77.5cm / 30½” / 2ft 6½”
Max Length (2 leaves in place) = 226.5cm / 89⅛” / 7ft 5⅛”
Min Length (2 leaves removed) = 140cm / 55⅛” / 4ft 7⅛”
Depth = 140.5cm / 55¼” / 4ft 7¼”
Knee Height (under frieze) = 66.5cm / 26⅛” / 2ft 2⅛”
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: [email protected]
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit; therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers’ contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It’s helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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