Gravener Antiques

Description

Raised on turned legs with a slide to accommodate a work bag, above which is a single drawer with original lock and wooden knobs and molded edge top with hinged flaps. In good and original condition. 670mm high, 650mm wide ( open ) 325mm wide ( closed ) and 475mm deep.

The table bears the inscription:

"This table was made from an Oak Beam
taken out of the Chapel Royal St James's Palace
during the progress of the alterations in 1836
It was placed there in the Reign on Henry VIII
An Dom 1531"
W J Gravener Antiques is a family owned business, started in 1963 by William who was joined by son, Mark in 1981 and continues today with the same ethos of dealing in fine quality English and Continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects, from the 18th & 19th centuries. Now under the stewardship of Mark and his wife, Louise, we take pride in maintaining the high standards which William set more than 50 years ago.

W.J.Gravener Antiques are proud members of LAPADA, The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

We offer an approachable and friendly service and we are always happy to hear from clients, both new and established.