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This is a fabulous dining set comprising an antique Victorian mahogany oval extending dining table, circa 1860 in date with a set of eight bespoke Regency style mahogany bar back dining chairs.
The table has two original leaves and has been hand-crafted from solid mahogany which has a beautiful grain and colour.
The two leaves can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion by a special winding mechanism and it sits on brass and porcelain castors which makes it easy to move when required.
The fantastic English-made set of eight bespoke Regency style dining chairs have been masterfully hand crafted in beautiful solid flame mahogany throughout and the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking.
The set comprises eight side chairs,all of which feature an attractive bar back design with hand carved decoration and 'drop in' seats that are upholstered in the finest olive green alkantara fabric.
This stunning set will stand out in your dining room and will definitely become a key piece in your furnishing collection.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully restored in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 74 x Width 234 x Depth 122 - Fully extended
Height 74 x Width 144 x Depth 122 - With both leaves removed
Height 86 x Width 48 x Depth 43 - Chairs
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 feet, 5 inches x Width 7 feet, 8 inches x Depth 4 feet, 0 inches - Fully extended
Height 2 feet, 5 inches x Width 4 feet, 9 inches x Depth 4 feet, 0 inches - With both leaves removed
Height 2 feet, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 7 inches x Depth 1 foot, 5 inches - Chairs
Our reference: 08426b
Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.
Mahogany
is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species.
Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers, such as Rosewood, Kingwood, Burr Walnut and Coromandel, so that the actual Mahogany was almost hidden from view.
Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect.
Although Mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘Flame’ Mahogany and ‘Fiddleback’ Mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments).
Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850′s, this particular variety became all but extinct.
Winding Mechanism for extending tables
A man by the name of Samuel Hawkins applied for a patent on a screw expander on June 6th, 1861. Presumably, Mr. Hawkins either died or retired because his business was taken over by a young machinist named Joseph Fitter in 1864.
Joseph Fitter operated a machinist shop where he produced winding mechanisms for extending tables as well as screw expanders for piano stools and other applications at 210 Cheapside, Birmingham England by the name of Britannia Works.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 74 x Width 234 x Depth 122 - Fully extended
Height 74 x Width 144 x Depth 122 - With both leaves removed
Height 86 x Width 48 x Depth 43 - Chairs
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 feet, 5 inches x Width 7 feet, 8 inches x Depth 4 feet, 0 inches - Fully extended
Height 2 feet, 5 inches x Width 4 feet, 9 inches x Depth 4 feet, 0 inches - With both leaves removed
Height 2 feet, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 7 inches x Depth 1 foot, 5 inches - Chairs
Shipping:
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We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply.
In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item.
The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition.
Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses.
Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.
