Description:
A REGENCY PERIOD ROSEWOOD & BRASS INLAID READING/ WRITING/ GAMES WORK TABLE. CIRCA 1815.
The rising leathered top sliding to reveal a backgammon recess, flanked by hinged scalloped edged compartments, over a sliding chess board and work box. Raised on twin end lyre supports with swept legs terminating in gilded foliate caps & castors. A very adaptable table either for its intended use or simply as an extremely useful movable freestanding occasional table.
Length: 28.25” Depth: 16.25” Height: 29.25”
Origin: English
Circa:1815
Height: 29.25 in. (74 cm.) | Width: 28.25 in. (72 cm.) | Depth: 16.25in. (41 cm.)
Availability: Sold
Stock Ref: A10726
David Foord-Brown & Sean Barry
David Foord-Brown Antiques
3 Bank Buildings, High Street, Cuckfield,
West Sussex. RH17 5JU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 1444 414418 | Mobile: 07850 188250
Email: antiques@davidfoord-brown.com