An Irish George II Mahogany Triple-Fold Game Table

Late 18th Century

bearing a depository label behind the swivel support leg marked Pope and Sons/ Hammersmith, further inscribed Major C.S Goldman and numbered 130.
Height 28 7/8 x width 35 3/4 x depth 18 1/8 inches (closed).

Property from a Private Collection

Provenance:

Bonhams, London, Fine English Furniture, 6 March 2013, Lot 44

Fully extended: height 27 x width 35 3/4 x depth 35 inches.
In overall fair condition. Having a slight wobble when closed, stable and sturdy when open. Exhibiting old dents, surface marks and scratches to surfaces throughout and a round water mark to the top-most surface, and with scattered inactive wormholes all commensurate with age and use. The front proper-right leg previously detached and repaired. Few splits in the veneer to the knee and visible seams. The suede game surface is not original. Additional images available upon request.

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An Irish George II Mahogany Triple-Fold Game Table

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