An exceptional mid victorian oak refectory table in the gothic taste in the manner of e w pugin. The naturally bleached table top is made of a thick single oak plank with a splendid gentle curve to one side with a chamfered edge and rounded corners. The base of pegged construction has a pair of carved trestle ends of triangular form complemented by out swept supports to each. The carved supports of good form finish on sledge feet united by a single well weathered stretcher. This spectacular table can seat eight to ten guests comfortably, presented in un-restored original condition. English, circa 1860. total l: 254 cm l: 100 inches d: 65 cm d: 25.5 inches h: 72 cm h: 28.3 inches floor to underside of frieze h: 69 cm h: 27.1 inches