The New Table - Antique Victorian Table

What is it?

We are trying to figure out as many clues as we can as to the antique table and chairs. I believe the screws are handmade but they might be machine made. The table legs are turned and tapered. The feet have a brassy metal used to attach the casters to the leg. Many describe the chairs style as victorian balloon back design. The seats have pegs (3) and a drop in seat. It doesn't appeared to be lacquered in anyway. Finish and upholstery are dated.

 I found the same chairs sold a the Canterbury Auction Galleries in 2010. The name on them is Victorian mahogany balloon back chairs, the seats upholstered in blue cloth (which looked ugly in my opinion due to wear). They sold for 100lbs or 153 US. They had only 5 chairs and I have 6 with matching table. Click here to see an antique photo with a similar chair. Click here for similar . The chairs are late 1800's. One website thinks 1870's and another 1880's which will give me a good place to start digging through advertisements.