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There is no mistaking the style and sophisticated design of this exquisite rare English antique Victorian pollard oak extending dining table, circa 1840 in date.
This stunning dining table will stand out in your dining or conference room and will definitely become a key piece in your furnishing collection.
The styles that developed throughout the early 19th Century were an extension of the current political situations but also in accordance with the needs of the rising middle class during the industrial revolution. This impressive dining table is exemplary of the early Victorian era with its Pollard oak and delicate ebony line inlay.
This amazing table has five leaves and can comfortably seat twelve. This striking table has been hand-crafted from solid oak which is not only strong, but has a beautiful grain. The top has been veneered in Pollard, oak with twin ebonised line inlaid decoration, which is seen in the intricate burr on the table top.
The leaves can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion using the original superb and rare brass locking clips.
The table is raised on four elegant turned and reeded legs that terminate in the original brass caps and castors.
Whatever the function of this gorgeous table, it will make a profound impression on your dinner guests or clients and will receive the maximum amount of attention wherever it is placed.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 78 x Width 373 x Depth 145 - Fully Extended
Height 78 x Width 153 x Depth 145 - With the leaves removed
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 feet, 7 inches x Width 12 feet, 3 inches x Depth 4 feet, 9 inches - Fully Extended
Height 2 feet, 7 inches x Width 5 feet, 0 inches x Depth 4 feet, 9 inches - With the leaves removed
Our reference: 09910
Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.
Pollard Oak
Pollarding is a pruning system in which the upper branches of a tree are removed, promoting a dense head of foliage and branches. It has been common in Europe since medieval times and is practised today in urban areas worldwide, primarily to maintain trees at a predetermined height. The bole of the tree, constantly cut back over a period of years, will eventually form a lump, or ‘burr’, which when sawn for veneer, gives a lovely grained, swirling figure.
The effect is similar to that of burr walnut with its distinctive speckled grain. Burrs, or ‘burls’, are growths which appear on the side of tree trunks, resulting from a tree undergoing some form of stress. They may be caused by an injury, virus or fungus.
During the 19th century great strides were made in the mechanisation of cabinet making. Marc Isambard Brunel [ Isambard Kingdom’s father] built the first steam driven saw mill, and invented a circular saw that could be used to cut veneers thinly and evenly for the first time. He also developed the first hydraulic veneer press. The figured wood cut from burrs and pollards is notoriously difficult to cut and lay: the wild grain which makes it so attractive results in a very delicate, brittle veneer. The new machines enabled the Victorian craftsmen to make the most of these beautiful timbers.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 78 x Width 373 x Depth 145 - Fully Extended
Height 78 x Width 153 x Depth 145 - With the leaves removed
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 feet, 7 inches x Width 12 feet, 3 inches x Depth 4 feet, 9 inches - Fully Extended
Height 2 feet, 7 inches x Width 5 feet, 0 inches x Depth 4 feet, 9 inches - With the leaves removed
Shipping:
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Delivery and return policy:
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.
