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Wonderful George III Partridge Wood Games Table
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Wonderful George III Partridge Wood Games Table

18th century
Sold 22 July 2025 · Thakeham Furniture
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Description

Wonderful George III partridge wood games table. The drop leaf top inlaid with exotic hardwoods, including coromandel, purple heart, thuya and burr ash within an inlaid border. The top centre section lifting up to reveal a chess board on the reverse side, and enclosing a leather backgammon board, above a baize lined frieze drawer. Raised on elegant square tapered legs capped with brass castors.

Circa. 1800

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George III Partridge Wood Games Table to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
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SA1143763
Dealers Internal Reference
7407
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Description
Wonderful George III partridge wood games table.
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The drop leaf top inlaid with exotic hardwoods, including coromandel, purple heart, thuya and burr ash within an inlaid border.
Thakeham Furniture

The top centre section lifting up to reveal a chess board on the reverse side, and enclosing a leather backgammon board, above a baize lined frieze drawer. Raised on elegant square tapered legs capped with brass castors.

Circa. 1800

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George III Partridge Wood Games Table to the Georgian era.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143763
Dealers Internal Ref
7407
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A rectangular George III partridge wood games table featuring a sliding top that reveals an inlaid chess board, set upon tapered legs with brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Wonderful George III Partridge Wood Games Table

Archive II A rectangular George III partridge wood games table featuring a sliding top that reveals an inlaid chess board, set upon tapered legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A rectangular George III partridge wood games table featuring a sliding top that reveals an inlaid chess board, set upon tapered legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A rectangular George III partridge wood games table featuring a sliding top that reveals an inlaid chess board, set upon tapered legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A rectangular George III partridge wood games table featuring a sliding top that reveals an inlaid chess board, set upon tapered legs with brass castors. View V
Archive VI A rectangular George III partridge wood games table featuring a sliding top that reveals an inlaid chess board, set upon tapered legs with brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular George III partridge wood games table featuring a sliding top that reveals an inlaid chess board, set upon tapered legs with brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular George III partridge wood games table featuring a sliding top that reveals an inlaid chess board, set upon tapered legs with brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular George III partridge wood games table featuring a sliding top that reveals an inlaid chess board, set upon tapered legs with brass castors. View IX
Archive X A rectangular George III partridge wood games table featuring a sliding top that reveals an inlaid chess board, set upon tapered legs with brass castors. View X
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 141
Items Sold 3,151
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
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A rectangular George III partridge wood games table featuring a sliding top that reveals an inlaid chess board, set upon tapered legs with brass castors.
Wonderful George III partridge wood games table
Ref: SA1143763
A rectangular George III partridge wood games table featuring a sliding top that reveals an inlaid chess board, set upon tapered legs with brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGames Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPartridge Wood, Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsParquetry inlay, Tapered legs, Sliding top, Brass castors
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

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George III games tables emerged during the late 18th century when parlour games and card playing became central social activities amongst the British aristocracy and gentry. These versatile items were crafted to serve multiple functions, often transforming from console or tea tables into dedicated surfaces for chess, backgammon, or cards.

Craftsmen of this era typically utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, satinwood, and partridge wood, often enhanced by intricate parquetry or veneer work. Construction relied on traditional joinery techniques, tapered legs, and subtle brass hardware, ensuring both structural integrity and refined aesthetic appeal.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-accurate construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, age-related timber shrinkage, and natural oxidisation or patina within the grain. Examination of the underside, secondary woods, and hardware fixings generally reveals hand-tooled execution characteristic of late 18th-century workshops.

Such tables function well as focal points in traditional studies, living rooms, or hallways, pairing effectively with minimalist modern furnishings to create a balanced, eclectic contrast. Their compact scale allows them to be used as functional display surfaces or occasional writing desks without overwhelming the room.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dusting should be performed regularly with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding modern silicone-based polishes in favour of traditional microcrystalline wax applied sparingly.
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