Lot 139
  • 139

A George III mahogany drop-leaf games table circa 1780

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 72cm. high, 99cm. wide, 75cm. deep; 2ft. 4¼in., 3ft. 3in., 2ft. 5½in.
the removable top inset with a chess board and concealing a backgammon board

Provenance

Possibly Sir John Hussey-Delaval (1728-1808), later Lord Delaval

Condition

Fair condition. Many old marks and scratches. The top is a bit warped and has some old veneer splits and a few patches to the veneer with chips around the hinged surfaces. The interior is in good condition.
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