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Mid C18th George II Period Mahogany Fold-over Gaming or Card Table .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,580     $1,715
£1,350
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Mid C18th George II Period Mahogany Fold-over Gaming or Card Table .

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Mid C18th George II period mahogany fold-over gaming or card table .

Raised on shapely cabriole legs onto claw-and-ball feet with shell , acanthus-leaf and ‘c-scroll’ carved knees . The fold-over top of shaped outline , opening to reveal a baize-lined interior . The reverse fitted with a single gate-leg action to support the opened top when unfolded.

Superb grade of figured Cuban mahogany which has achieved a rich colour, patina and surface. In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs.

H 28.5”

W 35”

D 17”

England c.1750

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George II Card Table to the 1750s.

Independent Date Check ID 07412035
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques Date1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 260-290 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1750s:
Oak knuckle joint on the rear gate: cabinet-making hinge standard before cast brass took over.
Shell and acanthus knee carving: fashionable rococo ornament fixing the design to the mid-1700s.
Bold hand-carved ball-and-claw feet: English workshop detailing of the mid-eighteenth century.
Dense Cuban mahogany: dark heavy timber favoured before mid-century supply disruptions.
Flush-set brass card-table hinges: period fittings secured with hand-cut slotted screws.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA916005
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 227
Dealers Notes

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 .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

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 .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

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.

Description
Mid C18th George II period mahogany fold-over gaming or card table .
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Raised on shapely cabriole legs onto claw-and-ball feet with shell , acanthus-leaf and ‘c-scroll’ carved knees.
M Lees and Sons

. The fold-over top of shaped outline , opening to reveal a baize-lined interior . The reverse fitted with a single gate-leg action to support the opened top when unfolded.

Superb grade of figured Cuban mahogany which has achieved a rich colour, patina and surface. In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs.

H 28.5”

W 35”

D 17”

England c.1750

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George II Card Table to the 1750s.

Independent Date Report ID 07412035
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques dating1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 260-290 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1750s:
Oak knuckle joint on the rear gate: cabinet-making hinge standard before cast brass took over.
Shell and acanthus knee carving: fashionable rococo ornament fixing the design to the mid-1700s.
Bold hand-carved ball-and-claw feet: English workshop detailing of the mid-eighteenth century.
Dense Cuban mahogany: dark heavy timber favoured before mid-century supply disruptions.
Flush-set brass card-table hinges: period fittings secured with hand-cut slotted screws.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA916005
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 227
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 368
Items Sold 1,600
M Lees and Sons
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A mid-18th-century George II mahogany fold-over card table featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet.
Mid C18th George II period mahogany fold-over gaming or card table .
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCard Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Claw and ball feet, Carved acanthus knees, Fold-over top
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This George II period fold-over gaming or card table dates to 1750 and is made from dark brown figured Cuban mahogany with a polished finish. The piece measures 72 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 44 cm deep, and stands on shapely cabriole legs terminating in claw-and-ball feet with carved acanthus knees. The top has a shaped outline and folds over to reveal the interior. In a contemporary home, this table works well placed against a narrow wall space in a living room, hallway, or study as a functional surface or display console. The compact dimensions allow it to fit easily into smaller interior layouts while providing traditional English country house character.

FAQs

Originating in mid-18th-century Britain, George II card tables were created for social gaming such as whist and quadrille. They typically feature fold-over tops supported by rear swing-leg mechanisms, shaped corners, and cabriole legs.

Dense Cuban mahogany was predominantly used due to its strength and rich grain. Construction methods include hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary timbers, and hand-carved details along the knees and feet.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planing marks on hidden undersides, slight timber shrinkage across the grain, hand-carved details, and historical patination. Cabriole legs terminating in hand-carved claw and ball feet are key structural features.

When closed, the table functions as a compact console or side table against a hall or living room wall. Decorators often style the top surface with table lamps, ceramic vases, or modern framed artwork to balance historical periods.

Position the furniture away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to protect against timber movement and veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly along the grain.
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