Victorian Games Table Octagonal Sewing Box with Lock and Key, 1890

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This Victorian octagonal games table is a beautiful and unique piece of furniture, that would exude a period charm to … Read more This Victorian octagonal games table is a beautiful and unique piece of furniture, that would exude a period charm to the living or bedroom setting. Circa 1890.

Featuring a gorgeous octagonal inlaid detailed games checkerboard tabletop with further inlaid motif designs, showcasing the craftsmanship and elegance of the Victorian era.

The hinged tabletop can be locked shut with the 2 keys provided.

Underneath the hinged tabletop opens a storage area with smaller compartments, and a deep octagonal central storage area, useful for storing game pieces or sewing utensils.

Standing proudly on a vase pedestal with tripod base, both are adorned with gorgeous carvings.

Perfect for sewing or as a games table, this Victorian workbox offers both style and functionality in a period home setting.

This Octagonal games table is in great antique condition, with general signs of use and scratches as to be expected from an item with years of age (see photographs).
There is an ink stain to the games tabletop (see photograph).
The interior compartments have had glue repairs, with some of the slots historically missing (see photographs).
There is a historical crack to one of the lower legs, but this doesn't have any structural affect (see photograph).
There is a piece of wooden boarder missing to the lower finish (see photograph).

Measuring Approximately:

Height : 78cm
Width : 48cm
Depth : 46cm
Tabletop width : 45
Tabletop depth : 44.5cm
Height width lid up : 117cm See less