Edwardian Mahogany Bezique Table

Name: Edwardian Mahogany Bezique Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA816056
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by FB Antiques

Description

For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany folding bezique table of square form unusually fitted with scorers by W Thornehill, 144 New Bond Street, London Reg no. 52808. Bezique or Bésigue is a 19th-century French melding and trick-taking card game for two players. The game is derived from Piquet, possibly via Marriage (Sixty-six) and Briscan, with additional scoring features, notably the peculiar liaison of the Q? and J? that is also a feature of Pinochle, Binokel, and similarly named games that vary by country The piece is in good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Open = Width: 69cm Depth: 69cm Height: 72cm

Closed = Width: 69cm Depth: 20cm Height: 101cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

69cm (27.17")

Depth

69cm (27.17")

Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA816056