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An 18th century card table in richly patinated mahogany. Having a rectangular top which opens up with a concertina action to reveal a peacock coloured baize interior. The whole raised on a cabriole leg with pad feet. Superb colour and condition throughout. English, Circa 1760.

Dimensions: Height: 72.5 cm - 28 1/2 Inches, Width: 83 cm - 32 3/4 Inches, Depth: 40.5 cm - 16 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this 18th Century Mahogany Card Table to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72.5cm (28.54")

Width

83cm (32.68")

Depth

40.5cm (15.94")

Reference Numbers

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SA1016376

Description

An 18th century card table in richly patinated mahogany.

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Having a rectangular top which opens up with a concertina action to reveal a peacock coloured baize interior.

William James Antiques

The whole raised on a cabriole leg with pad feet. Superb colour and condition throughout. English, Circa 1760.

Dimensions: Height: 72.5 cm - 28 1/2 Inches, Width: 83 cm - 32 3/4 Inches, Depth: 40.5 cm - 16 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this 18th Century Mahogany Card Table to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72.5cm (28.54")

Width

83cm (32.68")

Depth

40.5cm (15.94")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1016376

About the Dealer

William James Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010

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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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ObjectTables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Oak, Pine
ColourDark Brown
MotifsFold-over top, Cabriole legs, Pad feet
SizeH 72.5 cm (29 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and maintain the finish using traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.

An antique card table can be placed against a wall in a living room or hallway as a console, styled minimally with a table lamp or a ceramic vase to contrast its historical timber tones with contemporary decor.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetails, traditional timber shrinkage patterns, period-correct hardware, hand-carved details such as cabriole legs with pad or ball-and-claw feet, and natural patina accumulated over centuries.

These tables were typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods like oak or pine, utilising traditional joinery such as tenon and mortise frames and specialized hinges for the fold-over top.

An 18th century mahogany card table is a foldable piece of furniture specifically designed for parlour games like whist, featuring a hinged top that opens to reveal a baize-lined surface and often corner wells for counters.