Games table - Chess with 'Handkerchief' game table in mahogany with central chessboard and brass inserts. - Wood - 1890s






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Vintage English handkerchief-style gaming table in mahogany with a central chessboard and brass inlays, dating from 1850–1900, in good used condition with minor age marks, closed dimensions 71×45.5×45.5 cm and open dimensions 71×91×91 cm, including 32 Italian-made chess pieces (16 per side) and one brass insert (ashtray) missing as shown.
Description from the seller
Your Handkerchief Game Table: A Unique Gift for the Holidays!
This year, surprise your loved ones with a gift that combines elegance and conviviality: our extraordinary English game table in inlaid mahogany, dating back to the second half of the 19th century.
This authentic piece of furniture will not only enrich the living room but also become the centerpiece of festive evenings.
Its unique design, reminiscent of an opened handkerchief, allows the top to open in four segments, revealing a square playing surface, ideal for spending unforgettable moments with friends and family.
The inlays in fine wood and the circular brass inserts not only add a touch of class but also provide an elegant space to store game pieces or ash.
Furthermore, the table features a practical drawer and cabriolet legs, combining functionality and style in a single piece of furniture.
It is the perfect addition for every home, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere during the holidays.
Accompanying it are 32 chess pieces made in Italy, with 16 elegant pieces for each faction.
Give a piece of history this Christmas!
This magnificent piece has been finely crafted in the UK from wood finished with splendid shades of cream and black rosewood.
Every piece of this extraordinary set is carefully sculpted, featuring figures that evoke the characteristic charm of chess.
Not just a simple game, but a true collectible object!
Don't let this Christmas pass without a special gift!
Light up the festivities with our Handkerchief game table and our chess set, and make every gathering memorable!
Dimensions of the closed game table: approximately 71x45.5x45.5 cm.
Open table dimensions: approximately 71x91x91 cm.
Table chessboard dimensions: about 34x34 cm.
Tower height: 4.5 cm
Horse height: 5 cm
Altezza Alfieri: 6 cm
Height of Re and Regina: 7.5 cm
Pedestrian height: 4 cm
The chess set may show signs of age consistent with its vintage; one brass insert (ashtray) is missing. Please see the gallery photos, which are an integral part of the description.
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Seller's Story
Your Handkerchief Game Table: A Unique Gift for the Holidays!
This year, surprise your loved ones with a gift that combines elegance and conviviality: our extraordinary English game table in inlaid mahogany, dating back to the second half of the 19th century.
This authentic piece of furniture will not only enrich the living room but also become the centerpiece of festive evenings.
Its unique design, reminiscent of an opened handkerchief, allows the top to open in four segments, revealing a square playing surface, ideal for spending unforgettable moments with friends and family.
The inlays in fine wood and the circular brass inserts not only add a touch of class but also provide an elegant space to store game pieces or ash.
Furthermore, the table features a practical drawer and cabriolet legs, combining functionality and style in a single piece of furniture.
It is the perfect addition for every home, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere during the holidays.
Accompanying it are 32 chess pieces made in Italy, with 16 elegant pieces for each faction.
Give a piece of history this Christmas!
This magnificent piece has been finely crafted in the UK from wood finished with splendid shades of cream and black rosewood.
Every piece of this extraordinary set is carefully sculpted, featuring figures that evoke the characteristic charm of chess.
Not just a simple game, but a true collectible object!
Don't let this Christmas pass without a special gift!
Light up the festivities with our Handkerchief game table and our chess set, and make every gathering memorable!
Dimensions of the closed game table: approximately 71x45.5x45.5 cm.
Open table dimensions: approximately 71x91x91 cm.
Table chessboard dimensions: about 34x34 cm.
Tower height: 4.5 cm
Horse height: 5 cm
Altezza Alfieri: 6 cm
Height of Re and Regina: 7.5 cm
Pedestrian height: 4 cm
The chess set may show signs of age consistent with its vintage; one brass insert (ashtray) is missing. Please see the gallery photos, which are an integral part of the description.
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