Youngs Antiques

Description

A fine Charles II period oak credence table, having excellent untouched original patina, with traces of original paintwork. The table consists of a semi circle top having thick cut boards and original hinges. The canted front with carving on three sides, and a plain heavy moulding below, in the centre is a drawer with later linings. The legs are of bobbin form and are joined by peripheral stretchers. The back of the table has a secondary leave with a gate leg , in which the table can be used as a centre table (or small dining table) , and when not in use, the leave can be dropped down and the table then becomes a side table or console table utilising space.

The are a few minor restorations, along with a few traces of old wood worm, overall the condition is excellent for a table of this period.

note- a similar example without a drawer, in Bonham''s '' The oak interior'' LOT 354 Sold in 2017 for £13,750

Credence table - These are the earliest forms of the English gateleg table, and in some inventories were also referred to as a folding livery table or ''cubberd''. The main purpose of the tables was the distribution of the livery of the bread and wine to the household.

Measurements

Height 68.5cm

Width 119.5cm

Depth (leave up) 115cm x (leave down) 60cm

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