17th Century English Oak Refectory / Long Table

ENGLISH OAK REFRACTORY or LONG TABLE, three (3) plank top, turned legs, “H” stretcher, England, 17th centurybeautiful original finish with excellent patination29.75” H x 89.75” L x 32.25” WPROVENANCE:label on frame (see image)The FarmMildram RoadWells, Maine 04090Fine English Antiques   "The Farm Antiques of Wells, Maine has been providing discriminating buyers superb antiques from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries since 1967.” What exactly is a Refectory Table? by Nicholas Berry, Bespoke Reproduction Early Oak Furniture SpecialistThe term "refectory table", "oak refectory table", etc. is a modern description of a style of table that was previously referred to in early inventories as a “long table” (see Nomenclature below). Whether it's the scholarly and historically correct description or our current more widely known classification, the form of the design is much the same: A sub frame consisting of four legs in each corner (and at intervals along the length for longer tables) joined