Victorian Sewing Box or Chess Table, 1880

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Gorgeous and flexible Victorian games and sewing table Circa 1880 and with a trumpet form A charming Victorian sewing and … Read more Gorgeous and flexible Victorian games and sewing table Circa 1880 and with a trumpet form A charming Victorian sewing and games table, notable for its octagonal form and beautifully inlaid chessboard top The surface features fine marquetry work with geometric and foliate motifs framing the chequered board, all executed in contrasting walnut, satinwood, and other fruitwoods The top lifts to reveal a wonderfully preserved fitted interior, lined in patterned fabric with segmented compartments for threads, notions and small accessories At the centre sits a removable covered section, typical of 19th-century sewing tables The table stands on an elegant carved pedestal base, the column decorated with deep foliate carving and supported by three scrolling legs with ball details The workmanship is crisp and full of character, giving the piece a strong decorative presence. Height: 78cm (30.7") Length: 44cm (17.3") Width: 44cm (17.3") See less