Kingwood & Parquetry Serpentine Card Table, 1860

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An Exceptional Quality Late 19th Century Kingwood And Tulipwood, Serpentine Shaped Card Table, with Exceptional Ormolu Mounted And Parquetry Inlaid … Read more An Exceptional Quality Late 19th Century Kingwood And Tulipwood, Serpentine Shaped Card Table, with Exceptional Ormolu Mounted And Parquetry Inlaid Decoration Throughout, The Rotating, Foldover Top Having Baized Playing Surface And Storage Well, Raised On Elegant Cabriole Legs.

This find quality card table is of typical design for French furniture during the second half of the 19th century, commonly known as the Napoleon III period. A lot of the articles from this period can be of one extreme or the other in terms of quality, construction and materials, being either be so high end that they are museum quality and one would be frightened to use them or even touch them, or on the other end of the scale being of such poor quality that they are falling apart and no longer fit for purpose.

This beautiful card table is neither of the above, because it is absolutely fit for original purpose, or alternatively just as an attractive side table, boasting fabulous ormolu mounted decoration and lovely parquetry veneers. However certainly one should not be frightened by its beauty and elegance, it is excellent quality but it is also something which can be used and enjoyed by all of the family.

As with all items which we offer for sale it has been inspected and attended to in our workshops, including a natural wax polish, to ensure it is in top condition and ready to be placed striaght into the home before being offered for sale.

Circa 1860.

Height 29in.
Width 22.5in.
Depth 16in. See less