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French Napoleon III Period Boulle Inlaid fliptop Games Table

$5,500
£4,135.56
€4,802.38
CA$7,680.63
A$8,518.39
CHF 4,473.44
MX$104,611.91
NOK 56,629.53
SEK 53,402.40
DKK 35,831.07
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A fine French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) fliptop card game table. Make a statement with this striking example of high-quality Parisian craftsmanship. Exquisitely handcrafted in France in the Mmid-19th Century, exceptionally executed Boulle style marquetry work inlays add rich color, warmth and depth, the rotating top opening to inset green baize felt playing surface, revealing large storage compartment divided interior case with scalloped apron, rising on cabriole legs mounted with ornate patinated bronze figural Neoclassical female caryatids, ending in deer hoof sabots. Dimensions: (approx) Closed: 30.5" high, 33" wide, 22" deep Open: 29.25" high, 40.5" wide, 31.25" deep . As warm and attractive as it is functional, finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a gaming cards center table, highly decorative side table, sofa table, hall console, or placed in the foyer as a stunning entry statement piece! Additional photos available upon request Great antique condition. Presents splendidly. Nicely aged dark rich patina over the whole. Retaining original antique character marks throughout, including typical wear consistent with 160 years of age and indicative of use. Evidence of past restorations, including later baize felt surface. Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished French patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! .
  • Similar to:
    André-Charles Boulle (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Past professional restorations including baize felt surface. Wear consistent with age and use. Great antique condition. Presents well w/nicely aged dark rich patina over the whole. Retaining original antique character marks throughout, including typical wear consistent with age & use. Evidence of past restoration/later baize felt surface.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977233213092

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