Antique 18th Century George III Mahogany Gate Leg Drop-Leaf Table

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An 18th-century George III mahogany drop-leaf gate leg table is a masterpiece of classic British Cabinetry, balancing functional design with … Read more An 18th-century George III mahogany drop-leaf gate leg table is a masterpiece of classic British Cabinetry, balancing functional design with understated elegance.
Constructed from dense, high-quality West Indian Mahogany. with a deep patina of warm color developed over centuries.
It displays a narrow rectangular center section flanked by two matching leaves. The leaf edges often feature a subtle thumb-molding profile.
Gate-Leg Action: Two of the four straight legs pivot outward on wooden hinges.
Sturdy Support: These "gates" swing out to support the leaves when raised.
Space-Saving: Leaves drop completely vertical when closed to fit small spaces.
Leg and Foot Design Straight Profile: Features square, uncarved legs typical of the Marlborough style.
Secondary wood is pine form the internal frame fly-rails.
Hand-Cut Joinery: Mortise-and-tenon joints secure the legs to the table aprons.
Wrought Iron: Original underside hinges are secured with hand-cut iron screws. See less