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ANTIQUE #SA1182505

Victorian Burr Walnut Loo Table

£1,140    $1,538    €1,331
Victorian Burr Walnut Loo Table.
 
The Oval Top of This Table Features Fantastic Burr Walnut Timbers and a Burr Walnut Frieze.
 
The Quatrefoil Base Having Carved Shaped Legs and a Carved Column.
 
The Table Tilts for Ease of Storage.
 
1. Origin of the Name ''Loo''
 
The name comes from the card game ''Loo'' (also known as ''Lanterloo''), a gambling game that was fashionable during the 18th and 19th centuries.
 
These tables were designed specifically for playing cards and social games, and were often called ''loo tables'' regardless of whether they were used for Loo or other games.
 
2. Design Features
 
Typically round or oval with a tilt-top mechanism, allowing the tabletop to be flipped vertically for easy storage.
 
Made from mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often with decorative inlays or veneers.
 
Mounted on a central pedestal base with carved feet, often on casters.
 
Size:
 
Height 29'' (74cm)
 
Width 56'' (142cm)
 
Depth 40'' (102cm)
 
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Antique ID: SA1182505
Item: Victorian Burr Walnut Loo Table - (reference SA1182505)
Buying direct from seller: Philip Hunt Antiques
£1,140



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Antique SA1182505 shown on this page was made in 1850. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1850
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