Gillows Imperial Patent Mahogany Dining Table

An outstanding George II period mahogany extending dining table attributed to Gillows of Lancashire and London. In fine flame figured mahogany with three section drop leaf centre, t...

An outstanding mid 18th century figured mahogany tripod table. The one-piece top with finely carved pie-crust edge supported on a profusely carved 'blind-fret' base with fluted colum...

A fine Regency mahogany dining table attributed to Gillows of Lancaster: good model with shallow frieze, rectangular tablets at the top of the legs, elegant slim turned and reeded le...

A fine quality late regency period mahogany extending dining table retaining exceptional colour and patina to well figured top with two original removable leaves raised on elegant turned and fluted legs with superbly carved corner patrae & original brass castors (With a whole plethora of options available in terms of antique dining tables it can be an absolute mine field trying to decide which suits each individual purpose. This particular example is worth considering for a variety of reasons, not least the fantastical overall quality and excellent choice of timber selected. It also retains a good colour and patina. The extending design is of the full out type which is generally seen in the earlier Georgian and Regency versions, the wind out design more commonly seen is generally regarded as a Victorian and later feature. Another advantage of this design is that there is just the 4 corner legs which allow maximum flexibility in terms of chair and human leg...