Antique English Georgian Cuban Mahogany Pembroke Drop Leaf Dining Table (Circa 1770)

Summary:

• Item: Pembroke Dining Table
• Circa: 1770
• Period: George III
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid Cuban mahogany
• Extended Length:
• Width (Leaves Open): 5ft 1¾”
• Width (Leaves Down): 1ft 8⅝”
• Seats between 6 – 9 people
• Two “drop leaves”
• Hinged / folding block legs
• Multiple potential configurations
• Heavy / substantial table
• Stunning rich colour & patination
• Excellent condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This is a superb quality antique English George III solid Cuban mahogany Pembroke dining table, circa 1770, displaying fine mahogany top, which seats up to 6 – 8 people, and is in excellent condition. Constructed from top quality Cuban mahogany timber, the table boasts a solid mahogany top with a stunning colour, decorated with a plain moulding. The table is raised on sturdy block legs. The table incorporates two solid mahogany “drop leaves”, which can be opened to extend the size of table, supported by the gate legs below. The gate leg mechanism is in excellent working order. The table can be configured in a multitude of ways, depending on how many chairs are to be used with the table. With the leaves extended, the table can seat up to 6 – 8 people. With only one leaf, the table can seat between 2 – 4 people. This ability to be configured in so many different ways allows the table to be utilised in the best way possible according to room size and intended use. When the table is not in use, the leaves can be lowered and the table stored, to act as a sofa or console table against a wall.

The table boasts a stunning rich mahogany colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination, which is due to the years of care and cleaning it has received.

This table has many uses; apart from a dining table, it would look elegant behind a sofa, as a side, lamp, console or hall table. This truly is a very beautiful item with quality construction and is original throughout. This item would certainly grace any home, as it is a fantastic investment, given it has so many uses around the home. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Dimensions:

Table Height = 71.2cm or 28” or 2ft 4”
Depth = 118.6cm or 46¾” or 3ft 10¾”
Width (leaves open) = 157cm or 61¾ or 5ft 1¾”
Width (leaves down) = 52.5cm or 20⅝” or 1ft 8⅝”
Knee height (top) = 69.5cm or 27⅜” or 2ft 3⅜”
Knee Height (frieze) = 56.6cm or 22⅜” or 1ft 10⅜”

Condition Report:

This is a superb quality antique English George III solid Cuban mahogany Pembroke dining table, circa 1770, displaying fine mahogany top, which seats up to 6 – 8 people, and is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The table has been cleaned and French polished by hand in our workshop, therefore the colour and form of the table is in excellent condition and the tops are free from any stains, scratches or marks. The table therefore boasts a rich mahogany colour and patination. The gate leg mechanism is in excellent working order and so are the hinged table leaf joints. The table has been made from top quality solid Cuban mahogany timber and therefore it is a heavy table, which is an indication of the high quality of timber. The table is well-constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.

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