Lot 271 , A George II mahogany games table, width 86cm, depth 43cm, height 74cm

A George II mahogany games table, with eared triple folding top opening to reveal a baize surface with pockets, a backgammon and chess board surface as well as a hinged compartment for use as a writing table, the frieze with hinged side drawer compartmented for inkwells, raised on turned tapered legs with pad feet, width 86cm, depth 43cm, height 74cm
£1,000-1,500

Condition:
Overall of very heavy quality Cuban mahogany, the top rather faded but elsewhere a fair mid reddish brown mahogany tone, old wear and scuffing to the top commensurate to age, baize is a later replacement and has some staining and wear, chess and backgammon boards with some fine cracking and minor damage to the veneers, a push button beside the lock opens the base compartment, the underside of the backgammon board having an easel fitting, side drawer lacks any fittings, lock looks original but no key present, minor scuffing and wear to the feet.

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