Lot Essay
Joseph Fitter (b.1842) traded as a Birmingham machinist and applied for a 'British pattern' for an extending dining-table in 1861. He is known to have been trading from 210 Cheapside in 1870.
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THE MECHANISM BY JOSEPH FITTER, CIRCA 1870
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A MID-VICTORIAN MAHOGANY EXTENDING DINING-TABLE
THE MECHANISM BY JOSEPH FITTER, CIRCA 1870
The circular top on fluted baluster legs, the winding mechanism with a metallic trade label for Joseph Fitter
29 in. (74 cm.) high; 133 in. (337 cm.) wide (fully extended); 54 in. (137 cm) deep
THE MECHANISM BY JOSEPH FITTER, CIRCA 1870
The circular top on fluted baluster legs, the winding mechanism with a metallic trade label for Joseph Fitter
29 in. (74 cm.) high; 133 in. (337 cm.) wide (fully extended); 54 in. (137 cm) deep
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Please note that this lot does not include the five extra leaves described in the catalogue.