A George II walnut and mahogany concertina-action games table, possibly Irish

the hinged top opening to a later leather-lined surface.  Top and bottom associated, restorations.

Overall fair restored condition; top and bottom associated; the top with minor rippling and warpage, refinished; the inside of the top with a later leather lining and refinished; the frieze re-veneered with numerous patches and with small chips to the veneers, especially to the lower edges; an old repaired break to front right corner of frieze above leg; the sliding support replaced; the underside of the top with a replaced clip; front right leg with an old repaired break now slightly loose and continuing into frieze; small loss to block of front right leg; old repaired break to back right leg; back left leg with a replaced section to the underside of the claw and ball; repairs to the top of the front left leg; overall with some old marks; scratches, scuffs and bruises; some old worm to the underside.
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