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George  III Mahogany Concertina Card Table
George  III Mahogany Concertina Card Table
George  III Mahogany Concertina Card Table

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George III Mahogany Concertina Card Table

  • A exceptional Georgian card table is a masterpiece of English woodworking
  • The handsome mahogany table is ingenuously constructed for multi-functional use
  • The top swivels like a turret to lengthen and reveal a green baize playing surface
  • A model of elegance and superb craftsmanship, it is a stunning piece of English furntiure
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Description
This phenomenal Georgian concertina card table is a masterpiece of English woodworking. Constructed for multi-functional use, this mahogany table displays beautifully integrated design elements in every position. Gothic architectural elements are incorporated into the design motif as a blind-fretwork frieze matches a rosette-carved edge with perfect symmetry. As a side table, the mottled mahogany surface changes as light dances on its hand-applied wax finish. An ingenious opening mechanism gives the table its unique name. As. . .
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This phenomenal Georgian concertina card table is a masterpiece of English woodworking. Constructed for multi-functional use, this mahogany table displays beautifully integrated design elements in every position. Gothic architectural elements are incorporated into the design motif as a blind-fretwork frieze matches a rosette-carved edge with perfect symmetry. As a side table, the mottled mahogany surface changes as light dances on its hand-applied wax finish. An ingenious opening mechanism gives the table its unique name. As the top swivels like a turret, the back legs pull out of an accordion-like fold to lengthen and support the extended top. A green baize lines the playing-surface of the serpentine top, while square tapering legs and guttae feet provide stable support. Such a complex construction is the result of thoughtful design and skillful craftsmanship. Its match is rarely found in such exquisite condition.

Circa 1810

29" high x 35" wide x 17" deep (closed); 34" deep (open) 

Provenance:
Bought from Dunphey 19 July 1965. £315 as 'Irish Chippendale' and by descent.
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George  III Mahogany Concertina Card Table
Origin: England
Type: Game Tables
Style: Gothic
Depth: 17.0 in. (43.18 cm)
Width: 35.0 in. (88.9 cm)
Height: 29.0 in. (73.66 cm)

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