Dining table, gateleg

Date1650-1700

MediumOak throughout

DimensionsOH: 28 3/8"; OW (open): 83"; OD: 70"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1972-398

DescriptionOval gate leg table with double gates; top in three sections, center rectangular and two rounded drop leaves, all with molded edge; straight skirt with molded lower edge on table ends and gate rails; side hung drawer with molded edge at each end of table; four stationary legs and four gates, each with two legs; two gates on each side of table with stationary leg of gate by stationary leg of table; all legs block and turned with baluster over inverted cup over ball turned elements, and flaring, abbreviated ball, feet; square stretchers between legs with molded edges into which are tenoned stationary legs of gate and into which are notched swing legs of gates.