Mid C18th George II Period Mahogany Fold-over Top Card or Gaming Table .

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

Smart quality Cuban mahogany card table raised on shapely cabriole legs with ‘lappet’ carved knees and pad feet, the frieze fitted with a single ‘concealed’ oak-lined drawer . The rear leg having a hinged gate action to support the fold-over top when opened.

The shaped fold-over top fitted with brass hinges opening to reveal circular dished candle-stick rests to the corners and oval dished ‘guinea wells’ for holding coins or gambling chips . The interior lined with a later period-style colourful needlework or tapestry gaming surface , featuring a floral border with playing cards of various suits, shaped Chinese mother o’pearl gambling tokens and floral sprigs to the centre. Forms a 33” square table when opened .

In excellent original condition , retaining the original polished surface which has achieved a superb rich colour and patina. Minor historic marks and scratches to the top surface, commensurate with age, use and purpose.

A classic design mid-Georgian period table of practical proportions in fine and usable condition.

H 29”

W 33”

D 16.5”

England c.1740

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 .

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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 .

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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.