A William and Mary (and later) oak side table, the single dr...

Estimate

£200 - £300

A William and Mary (and later) oak side table, the single drawer bearing the date '1698', 74 cm high x 67.5 cm x 50 cm. From the estate of the late William John Thornton (1937-2025), of Groby, Leicestershire. Known as 'John' to his friends and family, he became interested in steam engines from an early age, and then traction engines and aircraft, before building an extensive knowledge and collection of clocks, notably early Lantern clocks and longcases. He was a very keen member of the Antiquarian Horological Society, and gave several lectures to their members at Keble College, Oxford. John was also a member of the Furniture Society in Groby village, and the Groby allotment Society, being chairman of the latter for over 30 years. Splits to the top, requiring attention. Losses to the drawer edges.