Description
With removable leather top with green felt on the underside exposing a backgammon playing surface , drawers on each end with original keys, base of the frieze with removable double sided chess board, the case with ormolu around the faux drawer and drawer edges and swags at the corners, raised on circular tapered fluted legs ending on casters. Signed on underside of base Pierre Garnier a highly regarded ebeniste in the reign of Louis XVI. Table illustrated in Jean Nicolay, Maitres Ebenistes Francais au XVIII Siecle. Figure M page 197. In excellent condition with wear consistent with age and use. There are tiny cracks in spots on the backgammon playing surface.
Dimensions
30 in. H x 45.25 in. W x 24.13 in. D
76 cm H x 115 cm W x 61 cm D