Furniture & Works of Art - 17th November 2009

Lot 378

A harewood and marquetry Pembroke games table

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000

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Description

A harewood and marquetry Pembroke games table, the butterfly drop-leaf top with rosewood crossbanding, to a central ribbon tied spray of flowers within an oval panel, the central sliding top with a chequer board to the reverse, revealing a divided backgammon board, the bowed ends with ribbon tied husks and on square tapering legs with applied ankles, late George III and later, 28.5in (72.5cm) h, 27.5in (70cm) w, 18.75in (47.5cm) closed. Restoration and replacements.