table patent

[graderman]

here is a pic of the table i asked about a few days ago. It was left to me in my great uncles will. It was designed, handmade, And patented by his father in 1924. I have the original patent application, drawings, and the patent itself. Any ideas on a value would be greatly appreciated.

[waywardangler]

What is the patented part?  The table top opening mechanism to put in more leaves or something else?  It appears to look like a normal round table, so I am wondering what was patented on it?  I do not know if there are collectors of round top tables but most are desired for their usability and style.  Quite popular a few years ago but value seems to have dropped in my area (midwest).  I bought an oak one for my daughter with 3 chairs (no leaves) for $40 which I thought was dirt cheap.

[D&b antiques]

it's a typical empire style table. unless there is some thing Special we can't see? to get a patent there must been some kind of improvement ?

[KC]

Graderman, was a patent ever issued and if so...what is the number?  We can look it up for "uniqueness" of the table and help you out!

[graderman]

The patent # is 1520337. I looked up the patent # on a google search & it showed me the patent As well as the drawings..The table was issued a patent.Thank You

[talesofthesevenseas]

I think what is special about this table is that the leaves are radial in design. They extend out from the center, where they are hidden under the table top and extend out to create a larger round table. (Let me know if I didn't get that right) If I am understanding the plans correctly the photo above shows the table in it's smaller form. The leaves are underneath the table top and pull out to create a larger, yet fully round table, probably almost doubling the diameter.

[KC]

graderman, can you post a picture of it with the leaves extended out.  I am truly fascinated with this one! 

Love how it is described to be able to tip vertically to make room for needed room or dancing!!!

[sapphire]

Here's the link to the patent. Scroll up to see diagrams of the table.

http://www.google.com/patents?id=rFxGAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA3&lpg=PA3&dq=table+patent+%23+1520337&source=bl&ots=P4klupxcAD&sig=LOGZ2dbcYsVH46diFmkfecuR0M0&hl=en&ei=L3WES_SkCYWsNpWLtTQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CAkQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=table%20patent%20%23%201520337&f=false

[graderman]

Hey everyone, I will go tomorrow & get some better pics of the table & it's operation. I will get them posted as soon as i can ..thanks

[KC]

Thanks, look forward to seeing them!

[graderman]

i have several new pics of the table & how it works but i can't get the pics to upload. I have tried everything including photobucket . If anyone would like to see these maybe i could email them.

[graderman]

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[sapphire]

Here you go........(well, some of them )

[sapphire]

Awesome table btw!!

[graderman]

ok you can see the pics on the photo links above.i think...i hope:) .Any how i learned the true story behind the table today. My great uncles grandfather built the table around the turn of the century ( several years before the patent was applied for ). His wife wanted him to build her a table that was big enough for the family meals yet could be stored away for entertaining & dancing... As i guess they did in those days...My great uncle told me before he passed away that his grandfather was even quoted saying "I built it simple enough that a woman can even do it by herself".....NO OFFENSE INTENDED!!!...I guess thats just how the old timers talked. Any ideas on a value appreciated.