A Pair of George III Figured Mahogany concertina-action Games Tables circa 1760

each with a folding top of serpentine form the edge with egg-and-tongue and flower head carved moldings and opening to a baize lined surface, the conforming frame opening with a concertina action and veneered in highly figured mahogany with a rope twist carved edge below, the square molded and chamfered legs with fluting and reeding carved on the outer edges with egg-and-tongue ornament and acanthus carved brackets and supported on conforming molded and stepped toes.

William Lever, Ist Viscount Leverhulme

Sold, The Anderson Galleries, New York, The Art Collection of the Late Viscount Leverhulme, February 9 - 13, 1926, lot 24, purchased by Benjamin Riegel for £1,800.00

The Collection of Benjamin and Leila Riegel, sold, Sotheby's, New York, April 19, 2001, lot 542

Overall good condition with beautiful use of mahogany veneers and timbers. Overall with rich color, beautiful figuring, carving and lovely proportions. The first table with later finish to the top though it has not been sanded. The top with minor bowing. One hinge to back right corner, as well as the slide support both appear to be replaced. Veneers in very good condition, the front right corner with minor hairline cracks to veneers and minor inpainting. The second table in good condition. The top with minor bowing and the front right edge of top with some water damage now with minor in-painted coloration. The water damage extends to carved edge with losses to finish. Some small repairs to leaf tops and brackets. Slide support possibly replaced. Corners of frieze with very minor hair line age cracks.
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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