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Exhibition Quality Antique Victorian French Inlaid Marquetry Card/console Table
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Exhibition Quality Antique Victorian French Inlaid Marquetry Card/console Table

19th century
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Exhibition quality antique Victorian French inlaid marquetry card/console table having an exhibition inlaid marquetry fold over D shaped top with an ornate ormolu edge opening to reveal the original green baize interior, crossbanded in ebony and walnut and boasting a fantastic inlaid marquetry frieze with ornate ormolu edge standing on turned reeded ormolu mounted tapering legs with original brass feet

A magnificent quality example displaying first class design and craftsmanship. An exceptional piece in wonderful original condition

Dimensions:

Height 77.8 cm (30.62 in)

Width 87 cm (34.25 in)

Depth 42.5 cm (16.73 in)

Open 85.5 cm (33.66 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Card Table to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09663914
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Cast gilt-bronze foliate mouldings: French metalwork from the late nineteenth century.
Intricate floral marquetry panel: detailed multi-timber inlay popular during the 1860s.
Turned and ebonised legs with brass flute inserts: styling favoured under Napoleon III.
Solid timber interior well: traditional joinery beneath the swivel top mechanism.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.8cm (30.63")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237702
Dealers Internal Reference
2088
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Description
Exhibition quality antique Victorian French inlaid marquetry card/console table having an exhibition inlaid marquetry fold over D shaped top with an ornate ormolu edge opening to reveal the original green baize interior, crossbanded in ebony and walnut and boasting a fantastic inlaid marquetry frieze with ornate ormolu edge standing on turned reeded ormolu mounted tapering legs with original brass feet
fig 1. An antique French ebonised and walnut marquetry fold-over card table with gilt bronze mounts and fluted legs.
fig 1. Exhibition Quality Antique Victorian French Inlaid Marquetry Card/console Table

A magnificent quality example displaying first class design and craftsmanship. An exceptional piece in wonderful original condition

Dimensions:

Height 77.8 cm (30.62 in)

Width 87 cm (34.25 in)

Depth 42.5 cm (16.73 in)

Open 85.5 cm (33.66 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Card Table to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09663914
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Cast gilt-bronze foliate mouldings: French metalwork from the late nineteenth century.
Intricate floral marquetry panel: detailed multi-timber inlay popular during the 1860s.
Turned and ebonised legs with brass flute inserts: styling favoured under Napoleon III.
Solid timber interior well: traditional joinery beneath the swivel top mechanism.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
77.8cm (30.63")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237702
Dealers Internal Ref
2088
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique French ebonised and walnut marquetry fold-over card table with gilt bronze mounts and fluted legs.
Exhibition Quality Antique Victorian French Inlaid Marquetry Card/Console Table
Ref: SA1237702
An antique French ebonised and walnut marquetry fold-over card table with gilt bronze mounts and fluted legs.
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  • ObjectCard & Games Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Napoleon III
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Walnut Marquetry, Ormolu
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsFloral marquetry inlay, Ormolu mounts, Fluted legs, Fold-over top
  • SizeH 77.8 cm (31 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 42.5 cm (17 in)

This Victorian French Napoleon III card and console table dates to 1860. The piece is constructed from ebonised wood with walnut marquetry and ormolu mounts, presenting a black and gold colour scheme with intricate floral marquetry inlay across the D-shaped fold-over top and frieze. Fine details include gilt ormolu edges, fluted tapering turned legs with brass feet, and classical mounts. Measuring 77.8 cm high, 87 cm wide and 42.5 cm deep, this table is suited for placement against a hallway wall or within an empty corner of a living room or reception space, opening up to function as a gaming table when required.

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Originating in mid-to-late 19th-century France, these tables feature detailed wood veneer inlays, ebonised surfaces, and gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts. Designed with a swivelling or folding top, they served a dual function as wall console tables and gaming surfaces for card play.

Cabinetmakers employed mixed hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, and ebonised fruitwoods for the core structure and veneer. Decorative accents typically incorporated cast ormolu (gilded bronze) mountings, brass millwork, and interior felt or baize gaming linings.

Authentic pieces demonstrate hand-cut veneer marquetry, naturally aged patina on ormolu mounts, and cast bronze fixings secured with period-appropriate screws. Swivel mechanisms and interior storage compartments often show hand-planed timber and traditional joinery.

Place the table folded against a wall as a hallway console or occasional side table beneath artwork or mirror glass. The dark ebonised finish and gilt embellishments provide historical contrast alongside neutral wall finishes and contemporary upholstery.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid polishes containing solvents that can lift thin veneer work. Maintain stable humidity levels indoors to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer lifting, or tarnishing of gilt-bronze fittings.
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