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George III Specimen Wood Games Table
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George III Specimen Wood Games Table

18th century
Sold 11 March 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1810. A mahogany and specimen wood games table, the square lift out inlaid top with various exotic woods insert, framed within an inlaid border, enclosed a leather lined backgammon gaming board, flanked by similar hinged inlaid flaps above a frieze drawer with stylish oval escutcheon standing on square tapering legs terminating on castors. The reverse side of the lift out top is laid out as a chess board.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Specimen Wood Games Table to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114720
Dealers Internal Reference
33997
Description
Circa 1810. A mahogany and specimen wood games table, the square lift out inlaid top with various exotic woods insert, framed within an inlaid border, enclosed a leather lined backgammon gaming board, flanked by similar hinged inlaid flaps above a frieze drawer with stylish oval escutcheon standing on square tapering legs terminating on castors. The reverse side of the lift out top is laid out as a chess board.
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Specimen Wood Games Table to the Georgian era.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114720
Dealers Internal Ref
33997
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A rectangular George III specimen wood games table featuring a geometric inlaid top, tapered legs with brass castors, and a single drawer with a brass keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular George III specimen wood games table featuring a geometric inlaid top, tapered legs with brass castors, and a single drawer with a brass keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Specimen Wood Games Table

Archive II A rectangular George III specimen wood games table featuring a geometric inlaid top, tapered legs with brass castors, and a single drawer with a brass keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular George III specimen wood games table featuring a geometric inlaid top, tapered legs with brass castors, and a single drawer with a brass keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A rectangular George III specimen wood games table featuring a geometric inlaid top, tapered legs with brass castors, and a single drawer with a brass keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A rectangular George III specimen wood games table featuring a geometric inlaid top, tapered legs with brass castors, and a single drawer with a brass keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A rectangular George III specimen wood games table featuring a geometric inlaid top, tapered legs with brass castors, and a single drawer with a brass keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular George III specimen wood games table featuring a geometric inlaid top, tapered legs with brass castors, and a single drawer with a brass keyhole escutcheon. View VII
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A rectangular George III specimen wood games table featuring a geometric inlaid top, tapered legs with brass castors, and a single drawer with a brass keyhole escutcheon.
George III Specimen Wood Games Table
Ref: SA1114720
A rectangular George III specimen wood games table featuring a geometric inlaid top, tapered legs with brass castors, and a single drawer with a brass keyhole escutcheon.
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  • ObjectGames Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Rosewood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGeometric parquetry, Tapered legs, Brass castors, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 44.5 cm (18 in)

A George III specimen wood games table is a piece of furniture dating from the late 18th to early 19th century in Britain, characterised by surfaces inlaid with a variety of contrasting native and exotic timbers, specifically designed for board and card games.

These tables typically utilise a secondary wood carcass like mahogany or oak, faced with intricate marquetry and parquetry using numerous small geometric pieces of diverse hardwoods such as satinwood, rosewood, and burl.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-cut dovetails within drawers, natural patination on the timber, subtle irregularities in the hand-laid veneers, and traditional hardware such as brass castors and escutcheons.

This piece works effectively as an occasional accent table in a study or living space, paired with minimalist contemporary seating to allow the detailed geometric woodwork to serve as a focal point.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, keep the wood out of direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and periodically apply a microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the historic finish.
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