A FINE GEORGE II MAHOGANY CONCERTINA-ACTION GAMES TABLE CIRCA 1750

the hinged serpentine top with ribbon and flowerhead carved molded edge opening to a gilt-tooled leather surface above a conforming frieze, centered by a carved shell and with a foliate-carved edge, raised on acanthus-carved cabriole legs with pendant husks and foliate-carved brackets, ending in hairy paw feet.

Beautiful carving and quality and badly restored and in need of cosmetic restoration; now with a high gloss finish which does not appear to have damaged the original surface and color; beautiful figuring to timber of top; appears to be a solid mahogany top throughout with a later leather lining which possibly conceals a polished top; repaired breaks tops of insides of front legs with later infilled blocks; age cracks and lifting to veneers of front frieze; side friezes with replacements and inpainting to veneers ; right interior section of right side concertina action replaced; legs now with black varnish and high gloss again appearing to retain its original surface and color are intact beneath the later surface; overall with some old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises; losses to leaf-tip-carved brackets of back legs; some hinges replaced.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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