Lot 484
  • 484

A pair of George IV rosewood card tables, circa 1830

Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • rosewood
  • 72.5cm. high, 91.5cm. wide, 45cm. deep; 2ft. 4½in., 3ft., 1ft. 5¾in.
each foldover swivel top enclosing a baise lined playing surface over a well, on square tapering stems with reel mouldings and quatre-form platform on lion's paw feet with concealed castors

Provenance

Possibly John Kerr, 7th Marquess of Lothian (1794 - 1841)

Condition

In restored and re-polished condition. With some some estate repairs and losses. Variations to colour and polish. Old marks and scratches. Baise surface tired.
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