A fantastic antique Victorian dining set comprising an antique Victorian mahogany and gilded twin pedestal base dining table by the renowned Glasgow cabinet maker and retailer Wylie & Lochhead, Circa 1850 in date and a set of twelve Regency period mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date.
The mahogany and gilded twin pedestal dining table bearing the impressed mark of the renowned cabinet makers and retailers Wylie & Lochhead, and circa 1850 in date.
The oval shaped table is made from solid mahogany and has four leaves which can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion by a special winding mechanism.It is raised on a pair of beautifully carved and gilded pedestal bases with downswept legs terminating in scroll feet and the original brass and porcelain recessed castors.
Bearing the inventory number 22308 and stamp of the maker:
Wylie & Lochead
45 Buchanan Street
Glasgow
45 Buchanan Street
Glasgow
The superb and rare long set of twelve antique Regncy Period mahogany dining chairs date from Circa 1820.
The bar back chairs with curved top rails above scrolled horizontal splats. The overstuffed drop in seats above reeded seat rails, they are raised on elegant sabre legs, and they have been reupholstered in a sumptuous blue velvet.
The twelve chairs comprising eleven side chairs and a carver for the head of table.
It is rare to find such a large, fabulous and comfortable set of chairs and they enhance the dining table beautifully.
There is no mistaking the fine craftsmanship of this handsome dining set which is certain to become a treasured addition to your furniture collection, and a talking point with guests at meal times.
Condition:
In excellent condition the table having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed and the chairs polished and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 77 x Width 366 x Depth 142 - Fully extended
Height 77 x Width 184 x Depth 142 - With all four leaves removed
Height 88 x Width 50 x Depth 53 - Chairs
Height 88 x Width 58 x Depth 61 - Armchair
Height 46 - Seat Height
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 12 foot x Depth 4 foot, 8 inches - Fully extended
Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 6 foot x Depth 4 foot, 8 inches - With all four leaves removed
Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches - Chairs
Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches x Depth 2 foot - Armchair
Height 1 foot, 6 inches - Seat Height
Our reference: A1617b
