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A MID 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH OAK REFECTORY TABLE. CIRCA 1650.
THIS FINE MID 17TH CENTURY TABLE HAS A TOP HEWN FROM A SINGLE PLANK OF OAK 3" THICK. AN UNUSUAL FEATURE OF THIS TABLE IS THAT IT HAS TWO SALTING BOWLS SCOOPED OUT OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TOP (SEE IMAGE), THE TABLE WOULD HAVE BEEN USED ON ONE SIDE FOR DINING UPON THEN TURNED OVER TO WORK UPON. THE SIX LEGGED BASE HAS A LOVELY RICH PATINA WHICH ARE ALL UNITED BY STRETCHERS.
PROVENANCE- THE SPARLING AND CUNLIFFE FAMILIES, PETTON PARK, SHROPSHIRE.
STOCK NO 1764.
Dimensions
Height: 76.2 cms, Depth: 82.6 cms, Length: 284.5 cmsStock number
STOCK NO 1764.Open any time by prior appointment. Please telephone first.
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
