Hardwood Coffee Table on Cast Iron Wheels

This large antique coffee table is a piece of Melbourne history, said to have originated from the former Foy and Gibson factories in Collingwood, built in 1887, where retail goods were produced, imported, and sold in Melbournes first department store. Around 1895, Foy and Gibson began manufacturing textiles, clothing, furniture, and hardware. By the early 1920s, the large Gibsonia woolen and hosiery mills were established on Oxford Street, and it is said that this coffee table, made of hardwood timber and mounted on four cast iron wheels, originated from there. It was originally used to sort and transport large quantities of scored wool, ready for carding. The coffee table is in good condition, showing its history with strong signs of wear that add to its charm.

Condition Details:
In good condition showing some signs of wear such as marks, scuffs, scratches and minor dents.