"A Regency Three-Pedestal Mahogany Dining Table circa 1815

With paw-form feet, sold together with two removable leaves.

(H: 28 1/2, W: 59, L: 284 in. (with two leaves added); L: 169 in. (without leaves))

Provenance

The collection of Napoleon III (1808-1873), by repute.
Deaccessioned by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Footnote:

Note

According to museum records, this table was previously attributed to Duncan Phyfe (1768-1854).

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Box of hardware and later wood supports are present for assembly; overall stable and secure, some additional elements added for support and stabilization given the size of the table, including long wood supports that attach to the underside of the top via contemporary metal brackets, and contemporary metal ball supports under each foot; evidence of multiple restorations including to top, supports, and braces under top, specifically some splits and age cracks to top, the prominent ones have been filled in, legs with some repaired breaks and some occasional losses to veneer commensurate with age and use; each paw foot with removed caster and added turned foot; the two additional leaves are later (likely contemporary additions)