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George III Mahogany Concertina Card Table

$24,500
£18,356.38
€21,396.74
CA$34,484.18
A$35,101.33
CHF 19,980.35
MX$423,699.18
NOK 232,981.84
SEK 235,790.97
DKK 159,952.64

About the Item

This phenomenal Georgian concertina card table is a masterpiece of English woodworking. Constructed for multifunctional use, this mahogany table displays beautifully integrated design elements in every position. Gothic architectural elements are incorporated into the design motif as a blind-fretwork frieze matches a rosette-carved edge with perfect symmetry. As a side table, the mottled mahogany surface changes as light dances on its hand-applied wax finish. An ingenious opening mechanism gives the table its unique name. As the top swivels like a turret, the back legs pull out of an accordion-like fold to lengthen and support the extended top. A green baize lines the playing-surface of the serpentine top, while square tapering legs and guttae feet provide stable support. Such a complex construction is the result of thoughtful design and skillful craftsmanship. Its match is rarely found in such exquisite condition. Provenance: Bought from Dunphey 19 July 1965. £315 as 'Irish Chippendale' and by descent.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 29-08651stDibs: U1107118911184

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