Pair of 19th Century Regency Mahogany Card Tables

19th century

Sold by Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Description

A very good pair of Regency card tables with fold-over D-shaped tops with satinwood crossbanding. The well figured mahogany tops, above a shallow frieze, open to reveal the old green baize. Supported by elegant turned columns and raised on exaggerated, scrolled, shapely legs with bold, claw lion paw feet having brass under castors. London makers stamp - Wilkinson Ludgate Hill.

Wilkinson & Son was first established by Joshua Wilkinson as cabinet makers, upholsterers, carpet sellers and a looking glass warehouse, in 1766 in Broker’s Row, Moorfields in the City of London. His son William and cousin Thomas became specialists in extending tables, breakfast tables and card tables. William eventually set up on his own at Ludgate Hill and Thomas continued at Broker’s Row. Some of Williams first furniture was stamped ‘WILKINSON LUDGATE HILL’. Wilkinson & Son were renowned for quality.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

87cm (34.25")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA863230

Dealers Internal Reference

2667

Description

A very good pair of Regency card tables with fold-over D-shaped tops with satinwood crossbanding. The well figured mahogany tops, above a shallow frieze, open to reveal the old green baize.

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Supported by elegant turned columns and raised on exaggerated, scrolled, shapely legs with bold, claw lion paw feet having brass under castors.

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

London makers stamp - Wilkinson Ludgate Hill.

fig 1. Pair of 19th Century Regency Mahogany Card Tables

Wilkinson & Son was first established by Joshua Wilkinson as cabinet makers, upholsterers, carpet sellers and a looking glass warehouse, in 1766 in Broker’s Row, Moorfields in the City of London. His son William and cousin Thomas became specialists in extending tables, breakfast tables and card tables. William eventually set up on his own at Ludgate Hill and Thomas continued at Broker’s Row. Some of Williams first furniture was stamped ‘WILKINSON LUDGATE HILL’. Wilkinson & Son were renowned for quality.