Lot 51
  • 51

An Italian specimen marble chess table 19th century

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • 82.5cm. high, 64cm. wide; 2ft. 8 ½in., 2ft. 1 ¼in.
the top veneered with a variety of marbles, on a Rouge Royale, pedestal and plinth with brass castors

Provenance

Acquired by William Courtenay, 10th Earl of Devon (1777-1859) and thence by descent.

Literature

Inventory 1880, recorded in the Music Room

Condition

In good overall condition except for a detached section to the top of the stem.
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