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Card Table

Date1720-1740

OriginEngland

MediumMahogany, oak, deal, light and dark wood inlay

DimensionsOH: 29"; OW: 35"; OD (open): 34 1/8"; OD (closed): 17"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1947-533

DescriptionCard table- Rectangular, folding top with shaped and rounded front corners; straight skirt following profile of top; pair of conjoined, molded S-scrolls form drop at center bottom of fromt skirt; single drawer in front with bead-molded edge and central bail brass pull and backplate; interior lined with original green broadcloth and divided into three compartments; four cabriole legs, each with carved and molded C-scrolls at each side of knee; legs terminate in pad feet on high discs; left rear leg opens on gate to support leaf; single leaf hinged at either side on compass hinges, opens to form "Square" surface with four circular corners with slightly raised, molded edges; single oval, deeply dished, gaming pool on each side; pair of removable (from back side only when top closed) rectangular panels at center of table surrounded by narrow band of mahogany; each panel inlaid with checkerboard on one side, and covered with green braodcloth on other side, matching original broadcloth on remainder of top; removing panels reveals recessed, inlaid backgammon board with two-toned inlaid diamond in center of each side of board.

Woods: Primary: Mahogany Secondary: Oak drawer sides and bottom. Deal drawer back and interior framing; light and dark wood inlay on gaming surface.