Object Description
This is a delightful antique Victorian burr walnut and inlaid Sutherland or occasional table, circa 1870 in date.
The base is carved from solid walnut and the top is a truly exceptional example of the Victorian cabinet makers art.
This beautiful table has masterfully inlaid decoration to compliment the burr walnut, with the whole French polished to a beautiful finish. It stands on its original brass and porcelain castors.
This is a beautiful table which could be especially appreciated by those who have limited space.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 72 x Width 116 x Depth 99 – open
Height 72 x Width 16 x Depth 99 – closed
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 3 foot, 10 inches x Depth 3 foot, 3 inches – open
Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 3 foot, 3 inches – closed
Burr Walnut
refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find.
Sutherland table
is a form of drop leaf table which has a top that is shallow so as not to occupy a lot of space when not needed, it has flaps which open up to make a small table when required.
First recorded in about 1850, almost exactly 100 years after the similar Pembroke was first made, they were named after Harriet, the Duchess of Pembroke, and reached their height of popularity in the late 19th century.
Our reference: A2487