Antique Library Table Identification

Hello,

This table was bought out of a church in Eastern Pennsylvania a long time ago. None of my family really knows the history and we’re looking to learn more about it and maybe an idea of a value.

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Thank you all.
Zach

 

looks English .... late 1800's. ... value is indeterminate

@verybrad
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Very nice Jacobean revival. Great little wyvern carvings on them.

 

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Very nice table. I resized your photos to upload them in this post:

 

Thank you!

 

Size? Is the base painted? I do think late 19th century but church furniture of similar style was still made significantly later.

 

looks like 3 by 8....or so...???

 

Top is 34 inches by 8 ft. It looks like the base may of had a dark stain or maybe paint at one time as I can still see wood grain through it. I know a family member bought it from a church but I’m not sure if it was made for that church. Thanks so much!

 

shoot me for 2 inches !!! ... Heehehe!!!!!!

 

I'd say oak, 1890-1910 or even a bit later, Renaissance or Jacobean Revival. As verybrad mentioned, furniture made for ecclesiastical purposes could be rather conservative; a style like Gothic Revival might be found for years after it had moved on in the "outside world."

Unfortunately, the market for very solid pieces such as these has tanked in recent decades. Although it might seem counterintuitive, the size of this table will actually argue against resale to most folks, particularly younger ones. In excellent condition this table might sell for $100-$200 at an estate sale in my part of the U.S. Midwest.

 

Thanks so much!

 

Agree with the above. Maybe a bit higher at retail to the right person. Large size is a detriment to most.

 

to most individuals......but I could see a small business loving it !!