An American Mahogany Cumberland-Action Dining Table
Early 19th century
Inventory Number 8434-579
Price
$48,000
Description
With rounded corners and double-molded edge on turned columns and adjustable reeded spayed legs with lions' paw feet and castors. Indistinct label to the undercarriage.
Extended length: 12' 8.25"
Closed length: 75.75"
Depth: 52"
Height: 28.25"
Three leaves each 25.5"
Additional Information
The first Cumberland-action dining table was made for Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland, 4th son of Frederick, Prince of Wales and brother of George III. He was a patron of John Linnell in the mid-1770s so it is possible he was the first recipient of a sophisticated design which is a development of the double-gateleg table, adapted so that the legs spread the weight without obstructing people sitting at it.