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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;James Conrad, post: 2089144, member: 5066&quot;]Yeah, $8500. not exactly giving that table away!</p><p>As usual, the condition normally plays a big role in value, and on OP table, the &quot;batten&quot; seems original but there has been added newer blocking for some reason, a replaced top perhaps?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>It is, the way the legs are milled and the &quot;battens&quot; on most of these tables, to assist with multi-board tops &amp; give added mass to attach the top.</p><p>On expensive example, you can clearly see wood pins on the top, which probably means that top is original to the base which adds to value. </p><p>I suspect&nbsp; that like tavern tables here, many tops have been replaced on older examples.</p><p>Although there are many examples of 18th century tavern tables here, it is rare to find one with, original top, original drawer and original feet and when you do, it will COST you!<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie32" alt=":cigar:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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