Y A near pair of Napoleon III red tortoiseshell and boule inlaid card table

Y A near pair of Napoleon III red tortoiseshell and boule inlaid card table, circa 1870, the hinged top enclosing a circular playing surface, with inlaid playing card details to the angles, the frieze centred by a mask, on gilt metal mounted cabriole legs, 75cm high, 85cm wide, 43cm deepProvenance: Berwick House, ShropshireCondition Report: Both with Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions, consistent with age and use,Some chips and losses, old splits and cracks, various sections of replacement veneer, scratches and discolouration to the gilt metal areas, The swivel action operating at time of report the baize to the tops of the rails with age and discolouration also areas of apparent repair/replacement The internal playing surface with signs of age and use, there is discolouration along the fold.Gilt metal mounts with dirt and discolourationThere are some differences between the two tables, these may be from the same workshop but there are some subtle differences - they are the same sizesCondition Report Disclaimer