Fine Quality 19th Century Card Table

The finest quality card table dating to circa 1870. English but in the French, Louis XVI style. Probably by Gillows of Lancaster. Of excellent construction with veneers of burr walnut, ebony, satinwood, harewood and walnut onto a mahogany carcas. Decorated with beautiful floral marquetry inlay and adorned with crisply cast ormolu mounts. Further embellished with charming porcelain plaques to front and back. With a fold-over top which opens to reveal a playing surface with newly refitted baise.