Thomas Moore
Head of Department
Lot 132TP
An Irish mahogany four pedestal dining table possibly originally by Mack, Williams and Gibton predominantly early 19th century however the top has been extensively restored
21 November 2018, 13:00 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £31,250 inc. premium
Looking for a similar item?
Our Home and Interiors specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.
Find your local specialistAsk about this lot
An Irish mahogany four pedestal dining table possibly originally by Mack, Williams and Gibton
predominantly early 19th century however the top has been extensively restored
Comprising four tilt-top tables and three leaves, the rounded rectangular top with a moulded edge, on four very large ring turned baluster columns, with sixteen channelled downswept legs terminating in brass cappings and castors, 506cm wide x 151cm deep x 72cm high, (199in wide x 59in deep x 28in high)
Comprising four tilt-top tables and three leaves, the rounded rectangular top with a moulded edge, on four very large ring turned baluster columns, with sixteen channelled downswept legs terminating in brass cappings and castors, 506cm wide x 151cm deep x 72cm high, (199in wide x 59in deep x 28in high)
Footnotes
Irish dining tables are characterised by their unusually thick moulded tops and large robust pedestals. Notable examples to appear on the auction market include a stamped four pedestal model by Mack, Williams and Gibton sold Bonhams, London 12 February 2012, lot 86, and another example from the Owston Collection, Bonhams, Australia, 25 June 2010, lot 145. A table by Gillingtons of Dublin again with a similarly characteristic thick moulded top sold Bonhams, London, 22 November 2005, lot 184. Also a further related dining table attributed to Mack, Williams and Gibton was sold anonymously, Christie's, London, 15 April 1999, lot 161.
The firm of Mack, Williams and Gibton were established at 39 Stafford Street, Dublin and were appointed Upholsterer's & Cabinet Makers to his Majesty, His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant and His Majesty's Board of Works. After the death of John Mack in 1829, the firm continued to trade as Williams and Gibton (1830-1844). They supplied some of the most important public buildings in Ireland, including the Four Courts, the War Office, the Barracks Office, Dublin Castle, the Chapel Royal and the Treasury and Viceregal Lodge. They were also commissioned to produce furniture for many prominent Irish houses such as Ballynegall, Co. Westmeath, Oakley Park, Co. Meath and Strokestown Co. Roscommon. The firm is recognized for the excellent timbers employed and their high quality of workmanship which is often compared to Gillows of Lancaster and London. Many of the furniture pieces they produced were inspired by designs published by Thomas Hope and George Smith.
