Bidspirit auction | Large Country Gateleg Dining Table

Large Country Gateleg Dining Table - Origin: Probably English Date: 19th century Period/Style: Country furniture, in the William and Mary tradition Materials: Figured hardwood, turned and joined construction, metal hinges Form: Gateleg drop-leaf dining table Description: A generously scaled country dining table with a plank-built top and two broad hinged leaves opening to a nearly circular dining surface. Baluster-turned legs alternate with square joint blocks above a substantial stretcher base. Swinging gate supports carry the raised leaves, allowing the table to fold to a narrow rectangular footprint. The warm-toned timber displays flowing grain, knots and broad board widths. Its restrained turned construction follows the long-lived English gateleg tradition, with scale and timber character providing its principal distinction. Dimensions: 30 in. H, 69 in. diameter with leaves extended; 23 in. D with leaves lowered Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Surface wear, scratches and old marks. Shrinkage cracks and separations between the top boards, with small chips and losses along the edges. Wear to legs and stretchers. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 30 x 69 x 69 in