Circa 1910 Edwardian Satinwood Hand-Painted Game Table

$33,000.00

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Description

This magnificent Circa 1910 Edwardian Satinwood hand-painted game table displays signs of fine craftsmanship and ingenuity. From the 17th to the 19th Century, card and board games were means to socialize and gamble large sums of money among the wealthy. Game tables are an example of specialized furniture beautifully crafted by a skilled cabinetmaker for such clients. When not in use, the envelope top has such an elegant hand-painted floral design and fine maple inlay that makes it too lovely to conceal by placing anything on top. Closed, it can decorate any hallway or entryway. On casters, the table can be easily moved from room to room, which makes it very versatile. The maple inlay detail continues the sides and drawers, showing no detail of elegance was spared. Once you swivel the top, it opens to a flat green felt surface for playing cards. It has a rosewood and satinwood parquetry chessboard and cribbage board that pulls out in the front with brass knobs. The interior is a mahogany drawer with compartments for the storage of play pieces. The chess pieces are ivory. The right side opens to a hidden compartment with a built-in tantalus accompanied by three fine crystal decanters, perfect for pouring a drink before a game. The left side is a dummy drawer to symmetrically continue the aesthetics of the design to its entirety. As a commissioned piece of work, this museum-quality piece is perfect for any collector or connoisseur of rare, one-of-a-kind antiques.

Three crystal decanters and game pieces shown are included: complete ivory chess set. 4 playing decks, poker chips (51 white + 1 for dealer, 49 blue chips, 43 red chips, and 49 yellow chips), dice (7 yellow, 4 green, 5 purple, 3 blue), 12 cribbage pegs.

Closed: H=29 in. W=30.5 in. D=18.5 in.
Open: H=29 in. W=37 in. D=30.5 in.

Additional information

Weight 45 lbs
Dimensions L 18.5 x W 30.5 x H 29 in
Style / Period

Edwardian

Year / Century

1910

Place of Origin

England

Material

Satinwood / Mahogany / Rosewood / Maple / Paint/ Brass/ Crystal / Felt / Ivory

Additional Dimensions

Open: W: 36.5 in. D: 30.5 in.

Condition

The hand-painted design and fine maple inlay are complete. No moldings are missing. There are unnoticeable chips, nicks, and light scratches throughout due to the antiqueness. The legs and feet are sturdy and have the original brass casters which roll smoothly. All hardware is brass and original. The felt on the inside of the game table has wear from use. Inside one of the drawers, this game table has an inscription " Unsworth". The compartments and drawers move and pull out smoothly.

This game table comes with three original crystal decanters which are in good condition and are intact. Game pieces that were added later are also included. It does not however have a key.

Overall in good condition. We will be happy to provide additional close-up images upon request. This table ships in one piece.

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