Lot 136
136
A PAIR OF SATINWOOD, MARQUETRY AND PARCEL-GILT CARD-TABLES each with semi-elliptical hinged top, inlaid with a fan medallion to the reverse and crossbanded with kingwood, enclosing a green baize-lined playing surface, the frieze with simulated flutes upon turned, tapering part-gadrooned legs and turned feet, regilt, restorations, one with inscription to underside P1209

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A PAIR OF SATINWOOD, MARQUETRY AND PARCEL-GILT CARD-TABLES each with semi-elliptical hinged top, inlaid with a fan medallion to the reverse and crossbanded with kingwood, enclosing a green baize-lined playing surface, the frieze with simulated flutes upon turned, tapering part-gadrooned legs and turned feet, regilt, restorations, one with inscription to underside P1209
36¾in. (96.5cm.) wide; 29in. (73.5cm.) high; 17½in. (44.5cm.) deep

Lot Essay

Designed in the George III 'antique' manner of the 1770s, these 'pier' card-tables are intended to accompany mirrors, so that their elliptical tops and inlaid demi-paterae are reflected as oval medallions. A related pattern with Apollo-sunflower medallion features in A. Hepplewhite & Co.'s Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide, 1788, pl. 65
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