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Extension Dining Table

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A mahogany extension dining table with five scrolled supports mounted on curule-style legs with brass capped feet embossed with eagles set atop castors and under the scroll base, a carved acanthus leaf. The table expands to include five leaves with brass inserts or clamps to secure the leaves. At full length, the table can seat up to twenty individuals. Accompanying the table is a mahogany case for storing the unused leaves. .1 - Table, .2-.6 - Leaves, .7-.14 - Brass Clamps, .15 - Case
Title
Extension Dining Table
Date
c. 1815 - 1820
Medium
Mahogany, pine, maple and brass inlay
Dimensions
Fully Extended: 166 × 52 inches (421.6 × 132.1 cm)Folded: 51 × 52 inches (129.5 × 132.1 cm)Individual Leaf: 23 × 52 inches (58.4 × 132.1 cm)Case: 62 5/8 × 16 × 24 inches (159.1 × 40.6 × 61 cm)Individual Brass Insert: 2 × 2 1/2 inches (5.1 × 6.4 cm)
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Credit Line
Museum purchase for the Owens-Thomas House with funds provided by Huldah C. Mingledorff.
Accession Number
1958.30.1-.15
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Mailing Address
Telfair Museums
PO Box 10081
Savannah, GA 31412
Phone Number
912.790.8800
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