A James I small oak centre table early 17th century

the rectangular moulded top above a moulded frieze and arched apron, on square and ring turned columnar legs with peripheral stretchers

Generally good considering age and use. Nice patination. The top with typical separation and traces of old worm. Some indents and an area with filler. Some old fragmenting to surface. The rim with old chipping and indents including an old pronounced indent on the top of approximately 1in./2.5cm. diameter. The frieze, legs and stretchers generally good. Some usual chipping on ring turning of legs. Feet with a lot of fragmenting and traces of worm. An attractive and rare item.
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