Antique Card Table, English, Walnut, Inlay, Folding, Bridge, Games, Victorian

Our Stock # 18.7364

This is a striking antique card table. An English, book-matched walnut and boxwood inlay folding bridge games table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

• Beautiful Victorian craftsmanship for the finest gentleman's lounge
• Displaying a desirable aged patina, in good original order
• Superb book-matched walnut offers fine grain interest
• Deep russet hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

• Demi-lune in form, the attractive top graced with quality boxwood inlay
• Rotating with smooth action through 90-degrees, revealing a shallow card box
• Deep emerald green bridge baize in two parts, opening upon brass strap hinges
• The quality later baize set within a deep walnut frame with appealing figuring

• Pierced fretwork apron adorns the top, dressing the gently rolled edge with eye-catching detail
• Turned baluster support over a foliate carved decorative bulb
• Gently arched knees finished with leaf motif uniting the leg and column with ornamental stretchers
• Standing upon scrolled toes with further leaf detail and riding upon a quartet of ceramic castors

This is an exquisite antique card table, with profusely figured walnut stocks and a delightful expression of carved detail. Sure to enhance any game of cards with its generous playing surface and quality appeal. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 85cm (33.5'')
Max Depth: 47cm (18.5'')
Max Height: 71.5cm (28.25'')

Extended Width: 92cm (36.25'')
Extended Depth: 85cm (33.5'')
Extended Height: 70cm (27.5'')

Baize Width: 81cm (32")
Baize Depth: 72cm (28.25")