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Dining table,
1730-1760,
Mahogany (primary), ash (secondary), iron, copper alloy
Dining table
Dining table,
1730-1760,
Mahogany (primary), ash (secondary), iron, copper alloy
Dining table, 1730-1760, Mahogany (primary), ash (secondary), iron, copper alloy
Status
On view
Date1730-1760
Geography Made - England
DimensionsOverall: 29 1/2 in. x 60 in. x 60 in. (74.93 cm x 152.4 cm x 152.4 cm)
Credit LineGift: Jess and Grace Pavey Fund, 2014
Object numberM-5357/A-B
DescriptionA. Drop-leaf dining table with overhanging rectangular top, two drop leaves, and eight turned legs terminating in pad feet. Leaves connected to top by rule joints and flap hinges; top and leaves with breadboard ends, the grain of the ends running perpendicular to the grain of the primary board. The table has two stationary and two swing legs on either side to support the leaves; legs are tapered and turned beginning just below the skirt and terminate in turned pad feet.
B. Drop-leaf dining table with overhanging rectangular top, two drop leaves, and eight turned legs terminating in pad feet. Leaves connected to top by rule joints and flap hinges; top and leaves with breadboard ends, the grain of the ends running perpendicular to the grain of the primary board. The table has two stationary and two swing legs on either side to support the leaves; legs are tapered and turned beginning just below the skirt and terminate in turned pad feet.
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