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1885 DATED ANTiQUE WALNUT HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD FOLDING GAMES CHESS TRAY TABLE

$3,317.85
£2,450
€2,871.32
CA$4,575.46
A$5,140.32
CHF 2,685.82
MX$62,740
NOK 34,102.13
SEK 32,099.97
DKK 21,426.88

About the Item

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super collectable hand made in England 1885 dated folding cards Chessboard games table with removable tray top Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A very good looking and decorative table, it has some truly sublime inlay to the top, there is a very ornate chess board as you can see, to the right its dated 1885 under what looks like a family's initials crest, to the left a floral design, this is all marquetry inlay and looks exquisite! The top removes and flips over which shows a flamed mahogany drinks or snacks serving tray or it can be used for cards, the whole thing folds away, the base frame is what's called famboo which is basically fake bamboo, in the 18th century when England first started exploring China, we brought back works of art and furniture which cabinet makers of the day copied, this was there take on bamboo tables In terms of the condition it has been deep cleaned hand condition waxed and polished from top to bottom, it will naturally have some patination here and there from genuine age and honest use Dimensions Height:- 59.5cm Width:- 85cm Depth:- 48.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.43 in (59.5 cm)Width: 33.47 in (85 cm)Depth: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1885
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823335985682

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