Fine Mid C18th George II Chippendale Period Mahogany Gaming Table.

Fine mid C18th George II Chippendale period mahogany gaming table .

Fold-over top baize-lined gaming or card table raised on carved cabriole fore-legs with well-carved bold acanthus leaf decoration onto a carved ‘ball-and-claw’ foot . The fold-over top of shaped ‘break-front’ form with polished candle-stick rests to the interior .

The base of the frieze with a carved gadrooned mould to the front and side returns, and fitted with a central oak-lined drawer retaining its original cast brass patinated rococo design handle .

The back legs of slender cabriole form with lappet carved knees onto a pad foot. The reverse fitted with a single gate-leg action to support the fold-over top .

The interior benefitting from having had a quality felt baize lining replacement approximately 25 years ago .

In excellent original condition with a good colour and patina . The figured mahogany top having a achieved a wonderful mellow patination.

Possibly Irish .

H 29”

W 30”

D 16”

England c. 1750

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