A rare, late-17th century, 8-seater, walnut gateleg table from the collection of Lord Snowdon, Old House, West Sussex.

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Category

Tables

Reference

10489

. The plank top in three sections, and each leaf in two sections. The hinges later. The frieze plain. Standing on barley-twist and baluster turned legs. Exceptional original colour and patina. English, fourth quarter of the 17th century. 11091427 .
Gateleg tables were used for informal dining in family rooms in the home, and it is rare to find a walnut table of this size. The joiner has selected timber with decorative and fluid, wavy configuration for the top. The barley-twist extending into baluster turnings are extremely elegant and harmonise with the size of the top, creating a balanced proportion. The colour and patina have matured into an excellent crusty surface, particularly on the legs and stretchers. As is generally found, one leaf has been used less often than the other and retains a slightly deeper surface and colour.

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Height 75 cm / 29 "
Width 125 cm / 49 "
Depth 147 cm / 58"
Period

17th Century

Year

1675

Medium

Walnut

Country

England

Provenance

Provenance : Lord Snowdon, Old House, West Sussex. Reference : 'Farewell to Old House, World of Interiors October 2002.

A rare, late-17th century, 8-seater, walnut gateleg table from the collection of Lord Snowdon, Old House, West Sussex.
A rare, late-17th century, 8-seater, walnut gateleg table from the collection of Lord Snowdon, Old House, West Sussex.

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