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AN IRISH REGENCY MAHOGANY WAKE TABLE
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AN IRISH REGENCY MAHOGANY WAKE TABLE

FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY

細節
AN IRISH REGENCY MAHOGANY WAKE TABLE
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Of large size, with an oval drop-flap top on square legs, three legs replaced
29 in. (74 cm.) high; 64 in. (163 cm.) deep, extended; 114½ in. (291 cm.) long
來源
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Peck, Rathbeale Hall, Swords, Co. Dublin, circa 1960.
注意事項
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

拍品專文

These Irish oval-topped drop-leaf tables are traditionally known as 'hunt' or 'wake' tables. Their narrow shape when the flaps are down, allows them to be conveniently placed against a wall, out of the way, often in a hall or dining-room. The term hunt table originated from their use for hunt meets, when they were carried outside to hold the drink. They are otherwise known as wake or coffin tables, their narrow shape being ideally suited to holding a coffin prior to burial. Their mobile nature and usefulness has resulted in many examples still in situ in houses throughout Ireland. There are examples in the Dining-Rooms of Leixlip Castle, Co. Kildare, Bellamont Forest, Co. Cavan, Mount Stewart, Co. Down and in the hall at Luggala, Co. Wicklow (see J. O'Brien and D. Guinness, Great Irish Houses and Gardens, London, 1992, pps. 23, 68, 157 and 192).