William and Mary Gateleg Table

Possibly the West Indies
Mahogany, white pine, red oak
Circa 1735
Original iron butterfly hinges
H: 29”; W: 46.5” x 18” closed; 46.5” x 58” open.

A beautiful and very rare survivor from the West Indies. This attribution is based on the combination of the finest mahogany wood, indigenous to the islands and the provincial construction.

Several small patches and stains to top; old underside braces to a shrinkage crack on top. Rounded tips of leaves restored. Patch at junction of leg and drawer rail.