A George I oak gateleg table, early 18th century

with an oval drop-leaf top on baluster turned legs united by similar stretchers

A very attractive table with old stains and ring marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use and most recently in the Dowagers Kitchen. There are estate repairs to the top. And it appears that the each leaf may have been re-tipped although they may have been re-polished and have come off hence the metal batons to the underside. Traces of old polish. Chips throughout. One short side formerly with a long drawer, now blocked off. Fragmenting and losses to each foot.
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