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Elegant George II Mahogany Card Table with Dished Gaming Wells, Circa 1780
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Elegant George II Mahogany Card Table with Dished Gaming Wells, Circa 1780

18th century
Description

This elegant late 18th-century George II mahogany card table, dating to around 1780, is a fine example of English craftsmanship designed for refined social entertainment. Constructed from richly figured mahogany, the table displays a warm, deep patina that has developed beautifully over time.

The shaped top opens to reveal a green baize playing surface fitted with a series of dished gaming wells, thoughtfully designed to hold counters, coins or gaming pieces during play. This practical yet sophisticated feature reflects the popularity of card games and polite gambling in Georgian drawing rooms. The elegant serpentine outline of the top adds visual interest and enhances the refined proportions of the piece.

The table stands on four graceful cabriole legs terminating in classic pad feet, a hallmark of the period. The flowing curves of the legs complement the shaped frieze and moulded top edge, giving the table a light and balanced appearance while maintaining excellent stability.

Both functional and decorative, this charming Georgian card table would make a wonderful addition to a traditional interior, library or drawing room. It also works beautifully as a decorative occasional table when closed.

circa 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this George II Mahogany Card Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201627
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C2756
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This elegant late 18th-century George II mahogany card table, dating to around 1780, is a fine example of English craftsmanship designed for refined social entertainment.
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Constructed from richly figured mahogany, the table displays a warm, deep patina that has developed beautifully over time.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table featuring slender cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
fig 1. Elegant George II Mahogany Card Table with Dished Gaming Wells, Circa 1780

The shaped top opens to reveal a green baize playing surface fitted with a series of dished gaming wells, thoughtfully designed to hold counters, coins or gaming pieces during play. This practical yet sophisticated feature reflects the popularity of card games and polite gambling in Georgian drawing rooms. The elegant serpentine outline of the top adds visual interest and enhances the refined proportions of the piece.

fig 2. An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table featuring slender cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
fig 2. Elegant George II Mahogany Card Table with Dished Gaming Wells, Circa 1780

The table stands on four graceful cabriole legs terminating in classic pad feet, a hallmark of the period. The flowing curves of the legs complement the shaped frieze and moulded top edge, giving the table a light and balanced appearance while maintaining excellent stability.

fig 3. An 18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table featuring slender cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
fig 3. Elegant George II Mahogany Card Table with Dished Gaming Wells, Circa 1780

Both functional and decorative, this charming Georgian card table would make a wonderful addition to a traditional interior, library or drawing room. It also works beautifully as a decorative occasional table when closed.

circa 1780

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this George II Mahogany Card Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201627
Dealers Internal Ref
C2756
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Originating in mid-18th century Britain during the reign of King George II, these card tables were designed for gaming parlours and drawing rooms. They typically feature a hinged fold-over top that rests on a swivelling gate-leg mechanism when opened for card playing.

These tables were primarily crafted from dense mahogany, valued for its grain and deep reddish-brown tone. Internal framing often utilised secondary timbers such as oak or pine, while top surfaces were either solid timber or fitted with baize.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery on internal framing, hand-sawn underside marks, and period-correct iron or brass hinges. Natural patination and timber shrinkage around structural joints also indicate genuine 18th-century origin.

When folded closed, a Georgian card table functions as a compact console table against a hallway wall or behind a sofa. It provides a focal point for displaying decorative ceramics, table lamps, or framed artwork.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement or surface fading. Apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year with a soft cotton cloth, following the direction of the wood grain.
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