Lot 552: An early 20th-century oak gate-leg dining table in the Jacobean Revival style
This early 20th-century dining table is constructed from solid oak, with the top displaying prominent medullary ray figuring characteristic of quarter-sawn timber. The table features an oval top when fully extended, comprising a central rectangular fixed section and two semi-elliptical drop leaves. The base is supported by six baluster-turned legs joined by square-section stretchers, with two legs acting as gates to support the leaves. The legs terminate in simple block feet. A small yellow circular adhesive label and a small white rectangular adhesive label are present on the top surface; the text on these labels is not legible and they appear to be contemporary inventory tags.
Condition report:
The table shows signs of age and regular use. The top surface exhibits multiple prominent white ring marks and areas of water damage, along with surface scratches and wear to the finish (photo 1). There is a small chip to the edge of one drop leaf (photo 1). The base has minor scuffs and abrasions to the legs and stretchers, particularly near the feet (photo 1). The gate-leg mechanism is functional.
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