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The ‘Blues’

Posted on 14th June 2013 by Jack Plane

I don’t mind the recent 13°C (55°F) days, but a week of virtually continuous rain has prevented me assembling the Queen Anne gateleg table which is made and awaiting assembly. G. M. Woodward, The Blue Devils, circa 1799. Jack Plane

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A Small Queen Anne Gateleg Table – Part Two

Posted on 11th June 2013 by Jack Plane

With this particular style of gateleg table – where the gates pivot within the table’s frame – it is important that the gates do not impinge upon the lowered leaves when closed. To this end, the flying gate stile and … Continue reading →

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A Small Queen Anne Gateleg Table – Part One

Posted on 4th June 2013 by Jack Plane

Standing well short of the standard dining table height of 29-1/2″ (749mm), these diminutive gateleg tables were used by one or two persons for the purpose of taking tea or consuming informal meals in the privacy of a parlour or … Continue reading →

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