Sale 5199
London, South Kensington
|
6 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 9,250
Estimate
AN ENGLISH ASH AND OAK FARMHOUSE TABLE THE TOP 19TH CENTURY With a massive two plank top on standard end supports 30in. (77cm.) high; 101½in. (258cm.) long; 35½in. (90cm.) deep; the top -- 3in. (7cm.) thick
Provenance
Purchased from Keil of Broadway in the 1970's.
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