Lot 389 , A Victorian mahogany extending dining table, with leaf holder and crank handle

A Victorian mahogany extending dining table, with rounded rectangular top and three leaves, on carved and fluted tapered legs, fitted brass castors, extends to 13ft 1in. x 4ft 8in. H.2ft 8in. with leaf holder and crank handle
Estimate £700-1,000

Both ends of the top of the table suffer from fairly heavy denting and scratching to the surface. They are faded to a pale ginger tone. One end has a 2in split to one side and a 3in split to the other side. The other end has a 3in split to one side and a 4in split to the other.
There are four leaves; 3 approximately 24-25in in width, 1 approx. 12in.
All are scratched but not as badly as the main ends. All have a richer mid ginger tone.
1. a diagonal 7in split to one side
2 & 3 just scratched.
4. a 7in split to one side.
Legs retain original colour but with dents and scratches. Castors have lost one or two screws, two are at a very slight angle, all have oxidisation and verdigris. Winding mechanism good. Top does not sag when extended.
Width is confirmed at 143cm.
1st end is 75cm.
Other end 77cm.
Leaves are 73cm, 71.5cm, 34cm and 68cm. All look original.


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Sold for £1,200