Antique Victorian Extending Dining Table and Swagback Chairs, 1880s, Set of 9

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This is an elegant antique dining set comprising a regency revival flame mahogany wind-out telescoping-movement dining table by selbat, circa … Read more This is an elegant antique dining set comprising a regency revival flame mahogany wind-out telescoping-movement dining table by selbat, circa 1880 in date, and a set of eight swagback dining chairs. This table was made in solid mahogany and has two leaves, which can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion by a special winding mechanism the table bears an inset maker's plaquette 'regd trade mark selbat no 186211 dining tables' and is further stamped '3125' it has a moulded edge top and frieze and is raised on four carved and reeded tapering legs that terminate in their original and elegant brass cap castors. The set of eight chairs dates from the second half of the 20th century, comprising six side chairs and two armchairs. They all feature an attractive swag back design with 'drop-in' seats that have been reupholstered in the finest claret damask. The botanical name for the mahogany that this item is made of is swietenia macrophylla and this type of mahogany is not subject to cites regulation and does not contain any restricted materials. Condition: in excellent condition, having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and the chairs reupholstered in our workshops; please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 75 cm x width 241 cm x depth 121 cm - fully extended height 75 cm x width 120 cm x depth 121 cm - with both leaves removed height 88 cm x width 55 cm x depth 59 cm - armchairs height 88 cm x width 50 cm x depth 55 cm - side chairs height 49 cm - seat height See less