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A Napoleon III Louis XV style boulle fold over games table, circa 1870

of serpentine profile with intricate cut brass on a red tortoiseshell ground, gilt bronze trims and ornaments, opening to a green baize playing surface, cartouche of S & H Jewell, London
77cm high, 90cm wide, 44cm deep when folded

PROVENANCE
The Carolyn Fels Collection
Caldwell's Antiques, Elsternwick, Victoria

  • Condition: Presents in solid condition throughout. The surface has a couple of minor losses and a small section of repair. There are a couple of raised points of brass. The internal baize in good, clean condition. String and gilt and bronze trims in good condition. Internal compartment clean and unscuffed.

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