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Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Shaped Antique Games Card Table
David Wolfenden Antiques
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Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Shaped Antique Games Card Table

19th century
Description

A Magnificent Burr Walnut serpentine shaped antique games card table, which turns and folds over to reveal green baize playing surface sitting on a magnificent carved Cradle base .

Stunning Condition.

Circa 1870

Dimensions

Height = 74 cm (29.5")

Width = 99 cm (39")

Depth = 47cm (18.5”)

£3400

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Card Table to the 1870s.

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SA645385
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Description
A Magnificent Burr Walnut serpentine shaped antique games card table, which turns and folds over to reveal green baize playing surface sitting on a magnificent carved Cradle base .

Stunning Condition.

Circa 1870

Dimensions

Height = 74 cm (29.5")

Width = 99 cm (39")

Depth = 47cm (18.5”)

£3400

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Card Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA645385
David Wolfenden Antiques
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David Wolfenden Antiques

David Wolfenden Antiques
Telephone 028 94 429498 or 07768 128 800
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219b Lisnevenagh Road
Antrim
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT41 2JT
United Kingdom
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Victorian burr walnut serpentine-front card table featuring elaborate carved C-scroll legs, a central turned finial, and ceramic castors.
Antique Burr Walnut serpentine shaped antique games card table
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Victorian burr walnut serpentine-front card table featuring elaborate carved C-scroll legs, a central turned finial, and ceramic castors.
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During the Victorian era, card tables were essential social fixtures in middle- and upper-class households, designed for evening card games such as whist and bridge. Craftsmen frequently incorporated Rococo Revival elements, such as serpentine silhouettes and elaborate carvings, creating pieces that functioned as decorative console tables when folded.

High-end 19th-century card tables were typically constructed from solid walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often enhanced with figured burr veneers. Playing surfaces were usually lined with wool baize or velvet, and the base frequently featured brass or porcelain castors for mobility.

Authentic pieces display natural age-related patination, hand-cut joinery on internal supports, and book-matched burr walnut veneers. Swivel or gate-leg fold-over mechanisms should show historical wear, and original castors are often secured with period-appropriate brass fittings.

Position the table closed against a hallway wall or behind a sofa to serve as an elegant console table. Decorate the surface with modern table lamps, contemporary ceramics, or framed artwork to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to preserve the timber. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp environments to prevent veneer warping or finish cracking.
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