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Macintosh Antiques

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Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement
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A William IV Papier-mâché Gilt and Green Painted Chess Table Circa 1835

Name: A William IV Papier-mâché Gilt and Green Painted Chess Table Circa 1835
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1125003
Price: 690 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 17 February 2025 · Macintosh Antiques

This “William IV Papier-mâché Gilt and Green Painted Chess Table Circa 1835” found a buyer.

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Description

A William IV papier-mâché gilt and green painted chess table circa 1835 in lovely original condition.

Size: 24 inches wide 24 inches deep 29 inches high.

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this William IV Papier-mache Chess Table to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1125003

Dealers Internal Reference

MA4198

Description

A William IV papier-mâché gilt and green painted chess table circa 1835 in lovely original condition.

Size: 24 inches wide 24 inches deep 29 inches high.

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this William IV Papier-mache Chess Table to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1125003

Dealers Internal Ref

MA4198

About the Dealer

Macintosh Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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Trade Associations

Macintosh Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA

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A square William IV papier-mache chess table featuring a painted mother-of-pearl chessboard top, green and gilt border decoration, a turned pedestal column, and a quadruple-scrolled base.

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Macintosh Antiques

Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811

Location

The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom

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ObjectGame Tables
Period19th century
StyleWilliam IV
MaterialPapier-mache, Wood, Mother-of-pearl, Gold leaf
ColourGreen and Black
MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Gilt scrollwork, Turned pedestal column, Quadruple-scrolled base
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

William IV furniture, popular during the 1830s, bridges the Regency period and early Victorian eras, frequently featuring robust classical proportions, heavy scrollwork, and rich surface ornamentation such as gilding and japanning.

Papier-mache furniture was constructed by compressing layers of paper pulp or sheets with glue, chalk, and resin over a metal or wooden armature, then heavily lacquered, cured, and finished with hand-painted motifs, gilding, or mother-of-pearl inlay.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural craquelure in the lacquer, hand-applied gold leaf rather than modern metallic paint, solid wood or iron internal framing, and wear patterns consistent with age on the underside and feet.

An antique game table works effectively as an occasional piece in a living room or study, paired with contemporary minimalist seating to create a striking contrast between old-world craftsmanship and modern design.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent the lacquer from cracking, and cleaning only with a dry, soft microfiber cloth without applying chemical polishes or water.