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CIRCA 1900
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A Damascus walnut, fruitwood and mother-of-pearl games table
Circa 1900
Inlaid overall with various geometric motifs and greek key bands, the double hinged twin-flap serpentine fronted swivel top inlaid with two arabic calligraphy panels, enclosing a chessboard and a backgammon surface flanked by a lidded compartment to each side, the second flap with a green baize-lined playing surface, above a stepped frieze and on canted square spreading legs
82cm. high x 90cm. wide x 48cm. deep
Circa 1900
Inlaid overall with various geometric motifs and greek key bands, the double hinged twin-flap serpentine fronted swivel top inlaid with two arabic calligraphy panels, enclosing a chessboard and a backgammon surface flanked by a lidded compartment to each side, the second flap with a green baize-lined playing surface, above a stepped frieze and on canted square spreading legs
82cm. high x 90cm. wide x 48cm. deep
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.