Lot 937
An oak Arts & Crafts draw-out dining table in the manner or Arthur Simpson of Kendal. Having a...
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Lot 937
An oak Arts & Crafts draw-out dining table in the manner or Arthur Simpson of Kendal. Having a...
Lot 937
Lot Description
An oak Arts & Crafts draw-out dining table in the manner or Arthur Simpson of Kendal. Having a four plank cleated rectangular top, the concealed end leaves with applied grips beneath, on carved frieze of fruiting vine, raised on four facetted tapering legs with octagonal bun feet. Overall measurement 65.75" closed/101.25" open x 37" x 29" high (167cm/257cm x 94cm x 74cm), with later handwritten sticker to inside of frame inscribed 'Arthur Simpson Kendal', together with an easy chair from the same workshop, with studded green hide back and seat between shaped scroll arms on front legs matching the table
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Typical superficial light and dark scratches to top commensurate with age and use. Draw leaves are darker and have surface polish which has scuffed with use. Legs are rather dry - whole needs a polish but otherwise excellent quality and condition.
Chair needs recovering - hide cracked.
Action quite stiff/heavy. Leaves darker with 5" scuff marks to each where action has scraped lightly. Label is a handwritten sticker not a trade label. Some minor gapping at joints where shrinkage has occurred.
Provenance: By repute, Ann Musgrove (the great aunt of the current owner), was an understudy to Arthur Simpson
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