A kingwood and bois satiné tric-trac table stamped Migeon twice, JME three times and Walter JME Louis XV, mid 18th Century

with a reversible top enclosing a well fitted with a drawer in the  frieze, on cabriole legs, the underside stamped WALTER twice and JME, the drawer bearing the stamp Migeon twice and JME three times

Top slightly warped and leather faded and uneven. Old minor marks, chips and scratches and slight lifting and splits in veneer. Cracks and warping in chessboard side. The tric trac interior has cracks in ebony and ivory and minor losses to veener and pieces off but present which can easily be restored. There are 15 ivory and stained green counters. Patches and restorations to veneer which is dry looking and would benefit from a repolish according to taste.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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The ébéniste Walter worked from his shop on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine for the ébéniste François Mondon (1694-1770) and the marchand-ébéniste Pierre Migeon (1701-58), who supplied Madame de Pompadour.
A related tric-trac table stamped by Migeon was sold in these Rooms, 15th June 1990, lot 31 (£28,300).