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Description

This is an Edwardian inlaid rosewood envelope games table.

On inlaid legs with an under shelf also inlaid.

The table is in very quality and in wonderful condition.

The green felt has faded with age as you can see.

There is a single drawer to the front for cards etc.

Circa 1900/1910

Hight 2ft 5inch. 75cm

And 1 foot 11inches square 58cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Declaration

Cavers Antiques has dated this Rosewood Envelope Games Table to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1082709

Dealers Internal Reference

Rosewood card table

Description

This is an Edwardian inlaid rosewood envelope games table.

On inlaid legs with an under shelf also inlaid.

The table is in very quality and in wonderful condition.

The green felt has faded with age as you can see.

There is a single drawer to the front for cards etc.

Circa 1900/1910

Hight 2ft 5inch. 75cm

And 1 foot 11inches square 58cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Rosewood Envelope Games Table to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1082709

Dealers Internal Ref

Rosewood card table

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Cavers Antiques

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ObjectTables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood, Boxwood, Fruitwood
ColourDark Brown
MotifsMarquetry inlay, Cabriole legs, Envelope folding mechanism, Undershelf stretcher
SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

FAQs

An envelope games table is a piece of multi-functional furniture featuring a square folding top that opens diagonally like an envelope to reveal a baize-lined playing surface.

These tables typically utilised dense hardwoods such as rosewood or walnut, frequently accented with marquetry, stringing, and fruitwood or boxwood inlay.

Authenticity is determined by examining traditional construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate brass hinges, and genuine marquetry rather than printed veneers.

Position the piece as an occasional table in a drawing room or study, allowing the detailed woodwork to serve as a focal point while maintaining its original functional purpose.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels away from direct sunlight, and periodically nourish the timber with appropriate conservation-grade beeswax.