Description
An early-18th century Queen Anne-period carved walnut games, or card, table.
Circa 1710.
Veneered in well-figured walnut with herringbone feather bandings.
The bold fold-over outset shaped top opening to reveal candle stands and guinea wells.
Raised on slender cabriole legs with lappet carving and pad feet.
This fine, rare antique has a superb, rich golden colour and beautiful original waxed surfaces.
NB. The hinged ”concertina” action allows for positioning a leg at all four corners, demonstrating its early-18th century sophistication and, of course, stability.
Literature:
The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture, Ralph Edwards CBE FSA, Hamlyn, London (4th impression 1972) ill. 7, p. 519: note the lappet carving, & ill. 10, p. 52; vis. the circular corners dished for candle sticks, and wells for counters.
