English

circa 1840 - 1850

19th Century English Burr Oak Telescopic Extending Dining Table

The D-ended rectangular top with a double moulded edge is made with two original leaves that can be added or subtracted depending on the size needed. The table is fitted and extends on a corkscrew mechanism that allows the telescopic oak frame to extend with the use of the original wooden hand winder. The table is raised on four reeded and fluted turned legs with brass caps and ceramic castors that are impressed with the makers mark, 'Cope & Collinson Patent'.

The table retains a good colour and the medullary rays from the quarter-sawn cut of the oak produce the attractive ‘tiger grain’ pattern to the top which adds to the overall quality of the table. The table is possibly only ever had two owners from manufacturer, (Butler and Tanner from new) as they used the table as a board room table and then a private owner until the present day.

Butler & Tanner was a prominent printing and bookbinding company in Frome, Somerset, established in 1845. It became known as Britain's oldest and foremost colour printer. The company initially moved to a new site in 1907, with Butler and Tanner printing the first Penguin Book in 1937, Ariel, for Allen Lane and then using the first four-colour Roland press in 1987. In 2007, it was purchased by Dennis Publishing, becoming Butler, Tanner & Dennis, but ultimately closed in 2014.

Dimensions

Height 74.50cm (29.33 inches)

Width 137.00cm (53.94 inches)

Length 300.00cm (118.11 inches)