An oval Regency oak extending breakfast table part attributed to George Bullock

together with an associated leaf, alterations

Good overall condition. The underside of both demi-lune leaves shows unexplained screw holes and signs that the bearers have been re-positioned. The leaf is slightly warped and will need slight attention to fit. Some old marks and scratches, and slight scuffing to legs. An attractive table.
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A pencil inscription on the top of the column BOWHILL revealed during restoration would apparently suggest a link between the present piece and Bowhill House, Scotland, a seat of the Dukes of Buccleuch. A dining table known to have been made by George Bullock and purchased it is believed by the 5th Duke of Bucceuch for Bowhill ( illustrated in Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd and Christopher Simon Sykes, Great Houses  of Scotland, Singapore, 1997, p.230), shares the same construction and has similar carving to the pedestals, and strongly suggests that the present table was  made by the same maker and the inscription suggests that it might have the same provenance. 

For further information about George Bullock, see footnote to previous lot.