M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES

 

  

RARE AND FINE PAIR OF NORTHERN EUROPEAN TRIANGULAR

 FOLD- OVER GAMES TABLESc1740

 

 

 

In the early rococo manner, of triangular fold-over form in fruitwood veneers on oak secondary woods,

the mahogany inlaid tops opening to silk-covered interiors, the 3 sides each having a scalloped frieze with mahogany banding,

the back frieze blocked and with rococo carving,

resting on 4 cabriole legs with acanthus-carved knees, each centering a "C",

and terminating in hoofed feet with original dew claws;

the back center leg extending as table support

  

Condition: excellent, in old and possibly original finish with minor veneer repairs;

each top with an identical veneer shrinkage crack; covering of Italian silk

 

Note: It is quite rare to find an existing pair of games tables, especially from the first half of the 18th century. 

The condition is also exceptional.

  

28.5” H x 37” W x 18.5” D closed

 

SOLD

 

#4625

 

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Rare & Fine Pair of Northern European Fruitwood & Mahogany Carved Triangular Fold-Over Games Tables, c1740 

 

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