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Card table

Date1745-1765

OriginEngland

MediumMahogany, oak, and deal

DimensionsOH(closed): 29" OL: 35 3/4" OD(closed): 17 3/4" OD(open): 35 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1967-151

DescriptionCard table: Flat, rectangular folding top with projecting "squared" corners; top hinged at rear and opens to reveal red baize covered surface with "square" molded, exposed corners and four oval ponds; straight sides following profile of top; positive and negative gadrooning at bottom of each skirt; supported on four cabriole legs with foliate carving on knees and shoulders and terminating in claw and ball feet; left rear leg swings out to form gate to support top and reveals drawer concealed in rear skirt.

Primary: mahogany. Secondary: Deal--all interior framing except drawer which is oak.Mark(s)None found