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Circa 1740, neat-sized, George II walnut fold-over games table. The shaped top with outset corners is in quartered burr walnut veneers with a mellow colour and original patina. It opens to a cross-banded, baize lined interior that is supported on concertina action rear legs. The simple cross-banded frieze is over cabriole supports with carved knees, quarter brackets and pad feet.

Size 74 cm high x 75 cm wide x 37 cm deep (closed) x 74 cm deep (open)

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Walnut Foldover Games Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA679618

Dealers Internal Reference

12418

Description

Circa 1740, neat-sized, George II walnut fold-over games table.

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The shaped top with outset corners is in quartered burr walnut veneers with a mellow colour and original patina.

Georgian Antiques

It opens to a cross-banded, baize lined interior that is supported on concertina action rear legs. The simple cross-banded frieze is over cabriole supports with carved knees, quarter brackets and pad feet.

Size 74 cm high x 75 cm wide x 37 cm deep (closed) x 74 cm deep (open)

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Walnut Foldover Games Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA679618

Dealers Internal Ref

12418

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ObjectGames Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialWalnut, Oak, Pine
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Figured veneer, Shaped foldover top

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The George II period, spanning from 1727 to 1760, marked a transition from the heavier walnut styles of the early 18th century towards the more refined, mahogany-dominated rococo and palladian influences.

Cabinet makers of this era predominantly utilised native timbers such as oak and pine for internal carcases, whilst applying expensive decorative veneers like walnut, burr walnut, and feather banding to external surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction methods, including hand-cut dovetails, traditional timber shrinkage, historical patination, and secondary woods appropriate to the geographic origin and period.

Placing a historical timber table against a neutral wall or within a contemporary living space adds textural contrast, serving as a functional surface that grounds minimalist or transitional decor schemes.

Maintain antique wooden surfaces by keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and avoiding silicone-based polishes or excessive moisture.