A Gillows of Lancaster mahogany extending dining table, A Gillows of Lancaster mahogany extending dining table, early 19th century, the fixed leaf swivels with the base extending to accept four further leaves, raised on eight turned and reeded tapering legs, with present components 318cm long 160cm wide 69cm high Provenance: Lyon & Turnbull, ÔContents of PallinsburnÕ, 4 May 2005, lot 603; Pallinsburn House, Northumberland; Sundrum Castle, Ayrshire. Literature: Susan E Stuart, 'Gillows of Lancaster and London (1730-1840)', pp.240-241, where a very similar table is described as 'rare, if not, unique... c.1801-1805'. According to a copy of the account in the Sundrum archives, this table was supplied in 1800, and cost £43 11/ 6d in total. It Is listed as 'a Sett of large and hansomme Mahogany Patent Dining Tables consisting of 7 boards on stount reeded legs brass socket Castors'. There were also two 'handsome circular ends' supplied, which no longer survive. Condition Report: Overall in need of some cosmetic attention. Leaves rubbed down, require further polish. No castors. One or more leaves seem to be missing. The metal runners to some leaves bent, making assembly a bit difficult. Some leaves a little warped. Chips, scratches, knocks, losses and general wear.