A REGENCY MAHOGANY EXTENDING DINING TABLE

Richard Gillow took out a patent in 1800 for an extending dining-table, known as the 'Patent Imperial dining-table' ( M.Jourdain, Regency Furniture 1795-1830, London, rev.ed.,1965, pp64-65, fig.130 ).
Other imperial dining tables by or attributed to Gillows were supplied for Belton House, Lincolnshire ( sold in Christie's house sale, 30th April - 2nd May 1984, Lot 92 ), Panshanger, Hertfordshire ( sold Christie's London, 7th July 1994, Lot 169 ), and Hackwood Park, Hampshire ( sold in Christie's hose sale, 20th April 1998, Lot 161 ).