Late 19th Century Napoleon III Black Lacquer Flip Top Game Table

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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Flip Top table a jeu (game table). Black lacquered wood. Beautifully hand carved mother-of-pearl and … Read more Late 19th Century Napoleon III Flip Top table a jeu (game table). Black lacquered wood. Beautifully hand carved mother-of-pearl and bronze marquetry motif top and apron depicting acanthus leaves, bouquets, scrolls, trailing foliate, and floral arabesques. Finely cast ormolu mounts adorning the shoulders trailing down to the feet, with tapering cabriole legs.

The table top pivots and flips open to reveal a green felt playing surface. A stunning piece. See less