Early C19th Regency Period Brass-inlaid Rosewood Fold-over Card or Gaming Table .

Early C19th Regency period brass-inlaid rosewood fold-over card or gaming table .

Figured rosewood d-shaped fold-over card with brass-inlaid decoration and baize lined interior . Raised on brass-line strung quadruple sabre-type legs from a central rectangular concave-sided base , supporting a gently tapering and shaped pedestal or pillar with a band of carved and moulded decoration to it’s base . The feet terminating with original brass claw design box-castors and wheels.

The frieze with a central rectangular tablet inlaid with elaborate cut-brass decoration, the front and sides with brass-line stringing and conforming cut-brass motifs .

The d-form fold-over top with cut-brass ‘fleur de lys’ type motifs and scrolls to the corners and corresponding brass-line inlay. The fold-over top action fitted with original gilded brass hinges , swivelling to reveal a void or storage aperture below . Both of the interior surfaces lined with green baize felt fabric, probably the original cloth .

In excellent original condition, with good original polish and colour . Richly-figured rosewood which has achieved a rich and consistent patination.

H 29”

W 36”

D 14”

England c.1815

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.