Pair of Irish Victorian Burr Walnut Card Tables

Stunning pair of 19th century Irish burr walnut cards tables, the serpentine shaped tops with highly figured book-matched veneers and ‘Irish carved’ edge of trailing Shamrocks, leaves and bell flowers. Each standing on a turned and similarly profusely carved column with four cabriole legs on original brass and white ceramic castors. The hinged tops turning and opening to reveal a green baize playing surface with a veneered and polished storage compartment for cards and games below.

In good condition with good colour and figuring to the tops, one is slightly faded on the frieze and has a couple of areas with filler to the top as well as a chip to the rear of the column, old repair to leg on the other. Inside the baize Is faded and worn on the crease and some marks & chips to the veneer, we can arrange for new baize or felt if required. There are some old filled worm holes to a support bar on the underside, these have been treated as a precaution, are not visible and not recent.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width - 36.25in (92cm)

Depth closed - 21.25in (54cm)

Height - 29.25in (74.3cm)

Top open - 42.75in x 36.25in (108.5cm x 92cm)

And

Width - 35.75in (90.7cm)

Depth closed - 21in (53.5cm)

Height - 29.25in (74.3cm)

Top open - 42.125in x 35.75in (107cm x 90.7cm)

Ref: 0581

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations for £120.

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.