Antique Drop Leaf Gateleg Table by Abner Cutler & Son 
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Antique Drop Leaf Gateleg Table by Abner Cutler & Son
Maker: Abner Cutler & Son, Buffalo, New York
Circa: 1880
Description: This exquisite drop leaf gateleg table, crafted by Abner Cutler & Son, showcases the exceptional engineering and craftsmanship for which the company was renowned. The table features a distinctive dodecagon shape when fully opened and is supported by elegantly turned and fluted legs. A central stretcher includes a small circular shelf, and the table is mounted on wooden wheeled casters for easy mobility. The hinged leaves can be raised or lowered, with additional legs pivoting out to support the leaves when extended.
Features:
- Drop leaf design
- Gateleg mechanism
- Turned and fluted legs
- Central stretcher with a small circular shelf
- Wooden wheeled casters
Condition:
Fair. The top could use refinishing.
Size:
Open: 28" X 34" X 34"
Closed: 28" X 12" X 34"
Shelf: 8" X 8"
Historical Notes: Abner Cutler & Son were esteemed cabinetmakers in Buffalo, New York, beginning production in the late 1820s. The firm specialized in rolltop desks and, by the 1850s, had been granted seven patents related to the desk's mechanism. By the 1870s, the company was known as 'Cutler & Son' and exhibited at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. This table is a rare survivor and a beautiful piece of engineering in its own right.