A striking, high quality coffee/games table from the Aesthetic movement, circa 1875. Slightly reduced in height and now much more desirable as a dual purpose piece of furniture. Typical of he Aesthetic movement is the ebonized backdrop to the wealth of decoration. The top is mainly of Amboyna with Kingwood cross banding , framed with a brass rounded border . The apron beneath has the mos fantastic array of Sevres style medallions all framed in an intricate brass rail. All this is supported by gilt decorated columns, which match the pair of stretchers, which give way to 4 Amboyna inlaid splayed legs. When swivelled and opened up it reveals the most incredible and vibrant red baize, bordered with beautiful tooled leather, then ,Ebony and Amboyna cross banding, with the most delicate Boxwood and green coloured Pearwood stringing to finish. This interior also tells the secret that for its 160 years, it has seen little or no use. Possibly an expensive gift that was too good to use. Pre...