Victorian mahogany folding table from the 19th century

Victorian folding mahogany table with a beautiful turned leg and four carved legs with porcelain wheels underneath. The top is veneered with mahogany and features carved decoration at the front. In good condition, with some minor imperfections. It is of English origin and dates from around 1880.

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