A Victorian oak serving table in Gothic taste

A Victorian oak serving table in Gothic taste, circa 1850, the back with central applied oval painted armorial with motto VINCTUS NON VICTUS, the rectangular top above a carved frieze incorporating a blind drawer, and faceted reeded tapering legs, 127cm high overall, 152cm wide, 47cm deep, together with a pair of hall chairs en-suite, the backs with a further painted armorial with the same motto, the rear rail indistinctly stamped with chair maker's initials, each 100cm The arms shown are those of George de Worms (1829-1902), later 2nd Baron de Worms of the Austrian Empire. Therefore the present chairs were most probably supplied to him for Milton Park, Egham George de Worms was born on 16 February 1829. His father was Solomon Benedict de Worms (1801-1882) who owned large plantations in Ceylon and was made a Hereditary Baron of the Austrian Empire by Franz Joseph I of Austria. His mother was Henrietta Samuel. His paternal grandmother was Schönche Jeannette Rothschild (1771-1859), thus his paternal great-grandfather was Mayer Amschel Rothschild (1744-1812), the founder of the Rothschild banking dynasty. He served as Justice of the Peace for Middlesex, the City of Westminster and Surrey and subsequently served as Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey.He became 2nd Baron de Worms on 20 October 1882 upon the death of this father and inherited Additionally, he was awarded the honor of Knight Commander of the Order of Franz Joseph. He was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London. He was also a member of the Anglo-Jewish Association. Condition Report: The serving table: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,Some chips and losses, the top with some marks and stains some further areas of darker staining to some recessesSome old splits and cracks, The armorial panel appears to be later associated and applied to the back The chairs:Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,Some chips and losses, the seats with marks and stains, some further areas of darker staining to some recesses. The seats also with dents and gouges to the centre from age and use,Old splits and cracks,Overall the chairs appear solid and stable,Condition Report Disclaimer