Walnut Card Table

An exceptional Queen Anne period concertina action burr walnut card table circa 1710

Description

The shaped quarter veneered moulded edge folding top opens to reveal a gros and petit point embroidered panel lining depicting the legend of the Greek gods Bacchus and Ariadne; candle stands and guinea wells above a shaped frieze on cabriole legs with shell carved knees terminating in pad feet.

Height: 29.5ins (74cm)
Width: 36ins (92cm)
Depth (open) 36ins (92cm)

Provenance: From the collection of Lady Baillie, Leeds Castle, Maidstone. Purchased 1944 Frank Partridge, the by decent

Bought and Sold 2020