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Lot 300
  • 300

A late Regency mahogany combined writing and games tables circa 1820

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • multiple
  • 74cm. high, 90.5cm. wide, 54cm. deep; 2ft. 5in., 2ft. 11¾in., 1ft. 9¼in.
the reversible central section of the top with an inlaid ebony and boxwood chess board, the well with an inlaid tric-trac or backgammon board, with four small drawers to each side

Condition

Restored and in generally good condition. Minor old marks, scuffs and scratches. The chessboard with a surface gouge. With a replaced tooled leather writing surface,
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