A 'Carom Billiards' table supplied by Mathias Bour, Cologne second half 19th century

the swivel top on one side with lining and border for the game, lacking port holes, the felt covering of recent date, the other side of the top worked as a parquet surface, the support of oak carved with strapwork and rosettes around the sides, supported on urn-shaped legs joined by a stretcher; together with four billiard-sticks

Reverse side of the top with dark stains, the support somewhat soiled but apparently sturdy. Some mouldings to the feet lacking, one moulding of the frieze loose but with the piece, another lacking. There are some dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. Plinth joining the feet slightly loose constuction.
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