AN EXCEPTIONAL EARLY 19TH CENTURY IRISH MAHOGANY TRIPLE-PEDESTAL DINING-TABLE POSSIBLY BY MACK, WILLIAMS & GIBTON
AN EXCEPTIONAL EARLY 19TH CENTURY IRISH MAHOGANY TRIPLE-PEDESTAL DINING-TABLE POSSIBLY BY MACK, WILLIAMS & GIBTON
An early 19th century Irish mahogany three pillar dining table comprising of three tilt-top pedestal sections, the rounded rectangular top of exceptional figured mahogany with a deep reeded edge.
The base with three turned beehive shaped centre pillars on four reeded sabre legs terminating on polished brass cappings and castors.
Irish, Circa 1820-25
Dimensions:
Length with leaves 366 cm - 144 Inches (12 ft)
Length without Leaves 254 cm - 100 inches- (8.3 ft)
Width 137 cm - 54 inches
Height 75cm - 29 1/2 Inches
PRICE: £POA
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Note; The top has a spectacular colour and patination, with two associated 19th century leaves.
Images above in the external setting show the table prior to conservation ( Conservation work was minimal )
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This table is one of the finest triple-pedestal dining tables that has come to the market in recent years based on the exceptional timber, condition, originality and craftsmanship.
One of the features which brings this table into a league of its own is the sophistication of the craftsmanship, particularly on the underside which is generally not visible and yet careful attention is given to finishing all surfaces including the inside of the rails with veneers.
This table has several characteristics that are associated with the Dublin firm of Mack, Williams and Gibton, including the reeded edge to the top, exceptional quality timber high quality of workmanship.
Another feature comparable to a stamped dining table is the beehive shaped centre pillar on each pedestal.
The successful partnership of Mack, Williams and Gibton was formed in around 1812 and the firm flourished under this name until the death of John Mack in 1829. The firm is recognized for the superb timbers employed and their high quality of workmanship which is often compared to Gillows of Lancaster and London. Much of the furniture they produced was inspired by designs published by Thomas Hope and George Smith. The original partners John Mack and Robert Gibton are listed in the Dublin directories individually from 1784 and 1790, respectively, and appear to have come into partnership from 1803. They were appointed 'Upholsterers & Cabinet Makers to his Majesty, His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant and His Majesty's Board of Works' in 1806 and the firm retained this Royal Warranty for many years, supplying and restoring furniture for important public buildings in Ireland including the Four Courts, the War Office, the Barracks Office, Dublin Castle and the Treasury and Viceregal Lodge. Some of their more distinguished private commissions include Ballynegall, Co.Westmeath, Oakley Park, Co.Meath and Strokestown, Co.Roscommon.
A closely related and numbered table by Mack, Williams and Gibton was sold by a New York collector, Christie's, New York, 16 April 2002, lot 261 ($107,550 including premium). Other similar tables attributed to the firm were sold anonymously, Christie's, London, 15 April 1999, lot 161 (£65,300 including premium), and Christie's, New York, 7 April 2009, lot 47 ($74,500 including premium). A four pedestal example sold Christies, New York, 16 Jan 2019, lot 128 ($156,250)
