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19th Century George IV Period Rosewood Fold-over Card Table
Anthony Short Antiques
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19th Century George IV Period Rosewood Fold-over Card Table

18th century
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A very fine and elegant early 19th-century George IV period rosewood pedestal fold-over card table. The table features a beautifully figured rosewood D-shaped folding top with rounded corners. The top swivels and folds open to reveal a green baize-lined playing surface, offering both elegance and practicality. The break-front frieze is adorned with shaped scrolled ends, while the edges of the top and the quatrefoil concave-sided base are decorated with intricately carved 'split-reel' mouldings. The table is raised on a tapering oblong pedestal with a knulled collar, supported by a quad-form base with hipped, outswept legs terminating in brass castors. All mechanisms function perfectly, ensuring this piece is not only a stunning decorative item but also fully functional. Crafted from a high-grade, finely figured rosewood, it boasts a rich patina, highlighting its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless appeal.

Height 75cm (29.5in)

Width 95cm (37.4in)

Depth 47cm (18.5in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Rosewood Fold Over Card Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110153
Dealers Internal Reference
1156
Description
A very fine and elegant early 19th-century George IV period rosewood pedestal fold-over card table. The table features a beautifully figured rosewood D-shaped folding top with rounded corners.
The top swivels and folds open to reveal a green baize-lined playing surface, offering both elegance and practicality.
Anthony Short Antiques

The break-front frieze is adorned with shaped scrolled ends, while the edges of the top and the quatrefoil concave-sided base are decorated with intricately carved 'split-reel' mouldings. The table is raised on a tapering oblong pedestal with a knulled collar, supported by a quad-form base with hipped, outswept legs terminating in brass castors. All mechanisms function perfectly, ensuring this piece is not only a stunning decorative item but also fully functional. Crafted from a high-grade, finely figured rosewood, it boasts a rich patina, highlighting its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless appeal.

Height 75cm (29.5in)

Width 95cm (37.4in)

Depth 47cm (18.5in)

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Rosewood Fold Over Card Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110153
Dealers Internal Ref
1156
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Archive I A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors.

19TH CENTURY GEORGE IV PERIOD ROSEWOOD FOLD-OVER CARD TABLE

Archive II A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors. View XI
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Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Jul 2020
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Anthony Short Antiques
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A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors.
19TH CENTURY GEORGE IV PERIOD ROSEWOOD FOLD-OVER CARD TABLE
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A 19th-century George IV period rosewood fold-over card table featuring a figured veneer top, carved pedestal base, and four splayed legs with brass paw castors.
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Produced during the reign of King George IV (18201830), fold-over card tables were designed for drawing rooms where card games such as whist were popular. These tables features a hinged top that swivels ninety degrees to reveal a playing surface, functioning as a wall console table when closed.

Furniture makers of this period primarily utilised highly figured rosewood or mahogany veneers over solid timber frameworks. Bases often featured carved pedestal columns, quadripartite legs, and brass paw castors.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved details such as gadrooning or acanthus leaf motifs, original brass swivel mechanisms beneath the top, and age-related wear to the original baize playing surface. Construction features hand-cut dovetail joints within the internal storage compartment.

Position the table against a wall in an entryway or living room as a decorative console table when closed. Alternatively, place it behind a freestanding sofa or open the top to create an accent display surface for books and ceramics.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to avoid veneer cracking and fading. Apply high-grade beeswax paste sparingly along the grain using a soft cotton cloth to preserve the natural finish.
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