A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY EXTENSION DINING TABLE

with accordion action, the mechanism with restorations and the end flap altered; together with three leaves.

Good quality with mahogany secondary wood, nice color, good restored condition, replacements to top and bottom hinges of one X-form suppor, hinged flap at back now with two boards, and in need or reattachment; together with three leaves, one with infilled holes to underside and to one edge, the second with infilled holes and three butterfly patches to underside, the top with repaired crack, the third with repaired crack.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Similar to a table made by Seddon, circa 1810, and illustrated by M. Jourdain, Regency Furniture 1795-1830, 1965, rev. ed., p. 65 fig. 131, the present table has the extending ‘lazy tong’ or ‘accordion action’ frame.