Syrian Moorish "Damascus" Games Table

Name: Syrian Moorish "Damascus" Games Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA608536
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by John Howkins Antiques

Description

A stunning Moorish" Damascus" marquetry games table for cards, chess, draughts and backgammon with inlaid counters. The top lifts to reveal a baised inset playing surface which also lifts to the backgammon board with the chess board to the reverse. Raised on serpentine shaped legs with joining cross stretchers. The whole profusely inlaid overall with geometric designs in boxwood, ebony, mother of pearl, olive and various other exotic woods. Condition- Very good. Dimensions:- Height…30.5’’/ 77.5cm. Width…33’’/ 43.5cm. Depth…16.5’’/ 42cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77.5cm (30.51")

Width

43.5cm (17.13")

Depth

42cm (16.54")

Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA608536

Dealers Internal Reference

22482

Dealers Notes

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Description

A stunning Moorish" Damascus" marquetry games table for cards, chess, draughts and backgammon with inlaid counters.

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The top lifts to reveal a baised inset playing surface which also lifts to the backgammon board with the chess board to the reverse.

John Howkins Antiques

Raised on serpentine shaped legs with joining cross stretchers. The whole profusely inlaid overall with geometric designs in boxwood, ebony, mother of pearl, olive and various other exotic woods. Condition- Very good. Dimensions:- Height…30.5’’/ 77.5cm. Width…33’’/ 43.5cm. Depth…16.5’’/ 42cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.