American Federal Games/Card Table with Tobacco Leaf Carvings, Baltimore, circa 1820

A lovely Federal card table in fine mahogany with hinged rectangular top pivoting and opening to a square supported by a turned column with tobacco leaf carvings over a round base with carved knurling reminiscent of pineapples. Four "C" shaped legs are reeded and rest on brass lion claw feet with casters. A fine play of wood grains embellish this well-crafted table. The boxed area inside the apron provides storage for cards, games & other accouterments. Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1815-1825.

Dimensions:
Closed: 36" wide x 15" deep x 30" high;
Open: 36" wide x 35" deep x 29 1/4";
Height to underside of apron 25";
Height to underside of top 28 3/4"

Style:
Federal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Mahogany,Hand-Carved,Polished

Place of Origin:
United States

Period:
Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1820

Condition:
Good.
Repaired: Table was restored & French-polished in our workshop. Our antique pieces are all restored to the most exacting standards. We have been collecting Federal American Furniture for 36 years. Our collection is selective and offers the best of the period. Wear consistent with age and use.