Antique English early Victorian Rosewood Card Table

This is a very ‘high end’ exceptional quality example of a genuine antique English early Victorian circa 1845 swivel and fold over top Card / Games Table supported on a central column and with a quadruped leg base. Like most of the finest pieces of the time it was superbly made by the finest craftmen from selected imported prestigious Brazilian Rosewood now mellowed to a deep / ‘honey’ colour which now highlights the attractive and decorative dark figuring.

The top is rectangular in form with a curved edge molding and rounded front corners. The top swivels and folds over to rest upon the recessed rectangular frieze section and reveals both a circular base playing surface and there is a compartment for storage of cards and game pieces. The lower frieze and corners are shaped highly embellished with French Louis XV influenced ‘C’ and “S’ shaped scrolls plus there is a central cartouche with symmetrically apposed stylised foliate carvings.

The central column is well turned with a bold profile and beautifully carved embellishments and from the cylindrical base flow four superbly shaped and carved cabriole legs which terminate in beautifully carved and detailed feet which have the original all brass castor assemblies beneath. The legs also feature carved knees and upward scrolled toes. The front of the base also has a bold stylised applied carving.

Condition: Currently very good for age with its original hand French polished finish however this extremely fine table will be sold with some professional detailing to the top molded edge and with the worn baize replaced with the finest quality English woven woollen baize. We have both dark green or deep maroon, the choice is yours.

Size: Closed: Width 91 cm x Depth 46 cm x Height 75 cm.

Price: For the person who appreciates and desires the best $4,985