An oak draw-leaf refectory table, English, mid 17th century

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An oak draw-leaf refectory table, English, mid 17th century
With a cleated four plank top and retaining its original draw leaves and bearers, above plain friezes with an apron moulding, on block and turned legs joined by square section stretchers -- 82in. (208cm.) closed, 159½in. (393cm.) fully extended, 30½in. (78cm.) high, 31in. (79cm.) wide
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Provenance

Cold Overton Hall, Oakham, Leicestershire, (The Property of the Late C. K. Binns), Christie's House Sale, 12th & 13th November 1990, Lot 676

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Lot Essay

This table is remarkable in retaining its original draw leaves and bearers; it lacks only the central additional bearer for added leverage when withdrawing the leaves, for which a small square hole in each end frieze exists.

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