Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Here we have this Victorian ebonised card table that was made circa 1880.
It has the influence of the Aesthetic movement that was high fashion at this time.
The card-table has the extremely rare feature of 2 drawers lined in fine mahogany in the frieze.
The top with the top laid in amboyna with an oval panel of thuya wood to the centre.
Inset around the edge is a band of ebony with fine box inlays of intertwined leaf designs.
It stands on a 4-column central base with the 4 shaped swept legs with castors under.
The hinged folding top opens to reveal the original blue baize playing surface.
91.5cms wide 36ins
46cms deep 18ins
74cms high 29ins
All measurements are approximate.
Delivery
UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.
On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.
Antiques are very environmentally friendly items; they are the ultimate green recycled product. They have been used for generations, and will go forward for more generations, sparing the worlds resources. Unlike mass-produced modern items using scarce resources, cutting down acres of forests before being shipped for 3000 miles, used for a few years then discarded, before another load is shipped again 3000 miles.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Guarantee
This Victorian ebonised card table carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.
PRICE MATCHING
Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.
When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Hingstons Distance selling policy.
Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.
Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.
Items remain on sale until payment is received.
Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Victorian ebonised card table
