Antique William IV 13 ft Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table 19th Century

This amazing table can seat fourteen people in comfort and has been hand-crafted from beautiful solid flame mahogany.

The beautifully richly figured solid mahogany top with moulded edge is rectangular with rounded corners and has five leaves which can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion by a special winding mechanism. The leaves can be easily removed and stored away when not required.

The table is raised on four cecorative hand carved turned baluster shaped tapering legs that terminate in their original brass and white porcelain cup castors.

The chairs shown in the photographs are not included in the price but are available if required, we have various sets of chairs in stock that would suit this table.

This stunning dining table will stand out in your dining or conference room and will definitely become a key piece in your furnishing collection.

Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:
Height 76 cm x Width 388 cm x Depth 137 cm – Fully extended
Height 76 cm x Width 146.5 cm x Depth 137 cm – All 5 Leaves Removed

Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 12 foot, 9 inches x Depth 4 foot, 6 inches – Fully extended

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 foot, 10 inches x Depth 4 foot, 6 inches – All 5 Leaves Removed

THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION

Winding Mechanism for extending tables
Winding mechanisms have been used since the early 19th Century.
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.

Our reference: A3939