An American Mahogany Cumberland-Action Dining Table

Early 19th century

Inventory Number 8434-579

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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.