A Queen Anne large oak double action gateleg table early 18th century

restorations

Attractive colour and patina throughout. Top and leaves with typical separations and partial splits. Old marks, scratches and indents. Leaves re-tipped and with some repairs. Underside of top and leaves with later batons. Indications of changes to hinge sites and some hinges possibly later. Drawer later. Underframe with some fragmenting notably to gate hinge sites. Old losses and chipping to carved detail on turned legs. One gate with a replaced leg section. All but one foot re-tipped. Traces of worm throughout notably to the supports. An impressive table with wear and restorations entirely commensurate with age. To discuss this lot in greater detail please call Edward Rising on 0207 293 5507 or David MacDonald on 0207 293 5107
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Purchased by the vendors mother during the 1940's.