Army & Navy Victorian Oak Hall Table (SOLD)

A Superb Army & Navy Oak Victorian Hall Table. Made from English Oak, with a rectangular top and a hand carved motif design to the back, with one central panel, all raised on detailed hand carved column legs, the makers label for A&N Aux C.S.L (Army & Navy) is on the back of the table. C1880

The Army & Navy Store Co-Operative Society Limited, to give their full title, was set up in 1871 by a group of army and naval officers who had decided they were paying too much for their wine. If they clubbed together to buy wholesale, they could greatly reduce the price. If this could be done for wine, it could be done for most other things and indeed the A&N CSL went on to sell just about everything imaginable from food and drink to clothing, furniture, sporting goods, luggage and toys.

The Society also manufactured or commissioned a number of the items they sold. This is particularly true of the items we are interested in, travel furniture and luggage etc.

This is a beautiful ornate hall table, still retaining its elegance, of good proportions and a very solid piece, remains in original condition. Would look lovely in the hallway, bedroom or living area. (Height to under table top 65cm)

Dimensions: H: 92cm W: 104cm D: 41.5cm