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French 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Card Table.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
for sale €5,265     $5,715
£4,500
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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French 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Card Table.

19th century
Description

A very good quality French 19th Century marquetry inlaid card table, having musical instruments, ribbons and scrolling foliate decoration to the top, the top hinging open to reveal a baize covered card table, gilded ormolu mouldings, raised on turned tapering fluted legs, circa 1860-80

Batch 72

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Card Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA995341
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001807
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Description
A very good quality French 19th Century marquetry inlaid card table, having musical instruments, ribbons and scrolling foliate decoration to the top, the top hinging open to reveal a baize covered card table, gilded ormolu mouldings, raised on turned tapering fluted legs, circa 1860-80

Batch 72

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Card Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA995341
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001807
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A 19th-century French wooden card table featuring intricate floral marquetry, turned tapered legs, and gilt bronze mounts.
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Archive I A 19th-century French wooden card table featuring intricate floral marquetry, turned tapered legs, and gilt bronze mounts.

French 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Card Table.

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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
Location
Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2018
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A 19th-century French wooden card table featuring intricate floral marquetry, turned tapered legs, and gilt bronze mounts.
French 19th Century marquetry inlaid card table.
Ref: SA995341
A 19th-century French wooden card table featuring intricate floral marquetry, turned tapered legs, and gilt bronze mounts.
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Originating as specialized furniture for aristocratic salons, 19th-century French card tables were designed for playing parlour games such as whist or ombre. They typically featured decorative marquetry tops and fold-over mechanisms that allowed them to function as slim console tables when not in use.

These pieces were built using solid wood frames veneered with contrasting timber species such as kingwood, walnut, and rosewood to create intricate floral or geometric marquetry. Decorative accents were frequently executed in gilt bronze or brass mounts, attached to protect corners and edges while enhancing visual ornament.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut marquetry veneers showing subtle variations, natural wood grain patination, and age-appropriate shrinkage lines. Gilt bronze mounts on genuine period furniture often feature hand-chased details and natural surface oxidisation on the reverse side.

Position the closed table against a neutral wall as an accent console in a hallway, drawing room, or foyer. Style the surface minimally with a ceramic vase or contemporary table lamp to balance the detailed historic marquetry.

Maintain stable humidity levels to prevent timber movement and veneer lifting, keeping the table away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Clean the woodwork with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly, taking care not to disturb gilt metal fittings.
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