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.
MarkingsNone found
C. 1750
1740-1750
1740-1750
1720-1740
1715-1740
ca. 1750
1725-1735
ca. 1765
1790-1815
1750-1770
1700-1730
1805-1810