1870s Victorian Burr Walnut Antique Card Table

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This is an antique card table. A French, burr walnut fold-over games table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

… Read more This is an antique card table. A French, burr walnut fold-over games table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Highly appealing, rare antique gaming table
Displays a desirable aged patina
Exquisite burr walnut shows fine grain interest
Rich caramel hues shine through the wax polish finish

The fold-over top offers a wonderful view of its quarter book-matched walnut
Decorated with boxwood inlay and a gently chamfered edge
Rotating through 90 degrees before folding out to reveal the playing surface
Shaped, emerald green baize a treat for the eyes

The brass hinges shaped to match the gaming surface
Attractive carved front apron replete with scrolled foliate ormolu decoration to the knees
Standing upon gently swept cabriole legs with brass tipped toes
Vintage deck of P&O playing cards included, ready for that winning hand

This is an exciting opportunity to acquire this remarkable antique card table, with fine burr walnut finish and eye-catching playing surface. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max width 97cm (38.25”)
Max depth 51cm (20”)
Max height 73.5cm (29”)

Extended width 99.5cm (39.25”)
Extended depth 97cm (38.25”)
Extended height 71.5cm (28.25”). See less