Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND BRASS MOUNTED SOFA GAMES TABLE, CIRCA 1820

Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND BRASS MOUNTED SOFA GAMES TABLE CIRCA 1820 Of small proportions, the sliding and reversible top inlaid with a games board to one side, the top sliding to reveal a silk lined and divided compartment 72cm high, 99cm wide (with leaves up), 46cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, LondonCondition Report: Overall there are marks, scratches, knocks and abrasions consistent with age and use. There is some sun fading overall and from one side more than the other; some of the shellac has opaque scratches. The top has some cracks to the corner of the sliding central 'board' section, and when reversed the chequer board is darker in colour, some veneers to the chequer board are slightly lifting. There are knocks to the edges of the sliding central board and it is missing some sections of the beading that slides inside the groove of the table. Some repairs to the groove recess. The grooved recess for the board is slightly tapering so that when in place there is a tapering gap to one side. The removable two division tray has marks to the later green fabric lining. The tray fits within the recess, but due to the movement to one side of the top (referred to above making the recess for the board slightly tapered) it fits by being placed in from one side first, rather than in a single upward motion. Some movement to one of the drop leaves; some movement to the gilt metal pierced gallery, to one end section in particular. Whilst the joints are secure, the table has some movement when pushed from side to side. All that said, many of these comments on condition are apparent only on close inspection. A skilled restorer could rectify many of these points. Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer