A Louis XV style kingwood, parquetry and gilt-metal-mounted card table, the earred folding top of shaped outline enclosing a baize lined playing surface, the frieze centred by a rock-work motif, on clasp-headed cabriole legs reaching to sabots -- 34in. (86cm.) wide, 17½in. (44cm.) deep, 28½in. (75cm.) high.

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A Louis XV style kingwood, parquetry and gilt-metal-mounted card table, the earred folding top of shaped outline enclosing a baize lined playing surface, the frieze centred by a rock-work motif, on clasp-headed cabriole legs reaching to sabots -- 34in. (86cm.) wide, 17½in. (44cm.) deep, 28½in. (75cm.) high.

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A similar table is illustrated in The Price Guide to 19th century European Furniture C.Payne, Antique Collectors Club p.22, pl663, with the scallop-shell clasp compared to the work of Linke.

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