Card table
DateC. 1750
OriginEngland
MediumMahogany, oak, deal, and beech
DimensionsOH: 28 1/2" OL: 35 3/4" OD(closed): 17 3/4" OD(open): 35 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1967-152
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 for oak drawer and beech gate.
MarkingsNone found
1745-1765
1740-1750
1740-1750
1715-1740
1720-1740
ca. 1750
1725-1735
ca. 1765
ca. 1765
1750-1770
1700-1730
1805-1810