A fine small Charles II oak gateleg table late 17th century

the plain frieze with moulded apron, the square and bobbin turned legs joined by stretchers

Good and superb colour with patina. There is a old mark to the centre of the top. One leaf with old partial split and some fragmenting to hinged rim. Later timber gate stops under leaves. The leaf with splits shows repairs to underside. One of the four hinges probably later. Underframe with later bearer. Legs good, some minor fragmenting on one long stretcher. Typical fragmenting on feet. This item has presence.
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