Lot 1244
A good Middle Eastern parquetry fold-over games table. Circa 1900, the rectangular top profusely...
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Lot 1244
A good Middle Eastern parquetry fold-over games table. Circa 1900, the rectangular top profusely...
Lot 1244
Lot Description
A good Middle Eastern parquetry fold-over games table. Circa 1900, the rectangular top profusely inlaid, in a variety of woods plus mother-of-pearl and ivory, with lozenges, stars and other geometric shapes within multiple borders, the top hinged and swivelling to reveal a green baize-lined two-fold playing surface within confirming borders, in turn enclosing a chess/draughts board and a backgammon board, the stand with shaped frieze drawers and cabriole legs with X-stretcher and undershelf, 33" x 17" x 32.5" high, (84cm x 43cm x 82cm).
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
A few minor inlay and veneer losses, baize re-lined, but overall condition is decent.
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