A flame mahogany extending dining table in William IV style

A flame mahogany extending dining table in William IV style, late 20th/early 21st century, probably retailed by Theodore Alexander, after the pattern by Robert Jupe, the top on capstan action and eight additional leaf insertions, 75cm high, 158cm diameter (un-extended), 214cm diameter (extended), together with the bespoke cabinet for the additional leaves, of mitre shape and baize lined, 115cm high

Provenance: Hambrook House, Gloucestershire

The Property of Graeme Alexander and Scott Carlton

See Christopher Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture

1700-1840, 1996, pages 283-286 for a number of extending dining tables by

Robert Jupe.

Robert Jupe was first granted his patent for a circular extending dining table with segmented top in March 1835. The originals were designed not only to extend to a larger circle but by inserting a few of the additional leaves the table could be made into an oval or oblong table. The first such tables were produced by the firm of John Johnstone of New Bond Street (subsequently Johnstone & Jeanes).

Condition Report:
Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use but overall condition reflects lack of significant age or use, but with scratches and indentations to the top and leaves from use in a domestic setting Some minor chips and losses to veneers, this is mainly to the tops near the metal bound tips of the centre of the top The action is quite tight (may well benefit from a lubricate) but is operating at time of report. Probably should be operated by more than one person The leaves are numbered to correspond with the gaps, all are present and in the cabinet. With a polished/glossy appearance overall, there are surface scratches and indentations No obvious signs of a maker's label to either the table or the leaf cabinet, The leaf cabinet in corresponding condition to the table, This extends from an approximately 8-seater table to an approximately 12-seater table (depending on dining chairs used) - Dreweatts make no guarentees as to this and it is up to potential purchasers to satisfy themselves using the dimensions stated in the catalouge. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition