Description

Early C19th Regency period brass-inlaid rosewood fold-over card or gaming table .
Figured rosewood d-shaped fold-over card with brass-inlaid decoration and baize lined interior . Raised on brass-line strung quadruple sabre-type legs from a central rectangular concave-sided base , supporting a gently tapering and shaped pedestal or pillar with a band of carved and moulded decoration to it�s base . The feet terminating with original brass claw design box-castors and wheels.
The frieze with a central rectangular tablet inlaid with elaborate cut-brass decoration, the front and sides with brass-line stringing and conforming cut-brass motifs .
The d-form fold-over top with cut-brass �fleur de lys� type motifs and scrolls to the corners and corresponding brass-line inlay. The fold-over top action fitted with original gilded brass hinges , swivelling to reveal a void or storage aperture below . Both of the interior surfaces lined with green baize felt fabric, probably the original cloth .
In excellent original condition, with good original polish and colour . Richly-figured rosewood which has achieved a rich and consistent patination.
H 29�
W 36�
D 14�
England c.1815
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
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