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A LARGE REGENCY TELESCOPIC DINING TABLE, CIRCA 1820 |
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- 72cm high, 120cm. wide, 434.5cm. wide fully extended and 134cm. wide closed., 2ft. 4¼in., 3ft. 11¼in., 14ft. 3in., 4ft. 4¾in.
the reeded top with short drop-leaves to each end with a concertina-action supported by nine ring-turned tapering legs, with five additional leaves together with a Victorian mahogany leaf-case bespoke to the table (7)
Provenance
According to family tradition Rev. Beilby Porteous Hodgson (1808-89), Hartburn, Northumberland;
thence by descent
thence by descent
Condition
In 'Country House' condition. An impressive piece which his faded in places, it has variations to colour on the top and between leaves, some of which has been re-polished. One leave with gouged scratches to later polished surface. Mechanism a little sticky. Some brass clips lacking. Brass elements tarnished. Old repair to one x-frame brass fitting on the underside. The later leaf case is good all the baise on the runners has had moth and wil need replacing. Split to top of leaf case which has old marks scuffs and scratches from storage in the attic. Sensitively conserved this table will be practical and extremely impressive. The whole thing compacts so that the top measures 60.5cm. by 134cm. which is impressive for such a large table. The leaf-case with a depository label for 'George Hilton & Sons / Haywards Heath' and typed 'J. L. Smith Esq.'
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."