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French Louis XVI Mahogany Writing Desk Tric-Trac Game Table circa 1785

$16,800
£12,562.13
€14,671.84
CA$23,603.98
A$23,906.25
CHF 13,732.93
MX$289,894
NOK 159,300.32
SEK 162,149.40
DKK 109,687.54

About the Item

A VERY FINE FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE Á TRIC-TRAC Paris, circa 1785 29 3/8" H x 22 3/4" D x 45 1/2" W; 23 3/8" knee clearance A fine table à tric-trac crafted in mahogany with gilt-bronze mounts of the late Louis XVI and Directoire periods. The reversible top is lined in a gilt-tooled brown leather to function as a stylish writing table, then rotating to the baize-covered side for card play. The top can be easily lifted off to reveal a backgammon (trictrac) board beneath with early playing pieces, the surface beautifully veneered in ebony with alternating bands of green-stained and white triangular inlays for game play. Either end hosts a finely dovetailed oak-lined drawer for storing the gaming components and writing accessories. Raised on tapered legs with bronze sabots and corner mounts. The underside is stamped in ink "46". Condition: Excellent condition, ready to place. The tric-trac surface was possibly refreshed in the early 19th century, as was fashionable to do at the time, and is of a remarkably good quality. Refinished at some point in the 20th century; the leather and green baize are replaced. Minor age related cracks and fissures in the veneers from shrinkage over time. A few splices to the veneers (corner of a drawer, squared patch on top). Minor surface blemishes/scuffs, mostly to the corners and high wear points. One side with a scratch visible in the images that has since been retouched. Ebonized wooden pads added to the ends of the feet - ebony pads have not been removed to see if castors may have once been on the legs. ref. 510RLW01C About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.38 in (74.63 cm)Width: 45.5 in (115.57 cm)Depth: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Baize,Bronze,Leather,Mahogany,Oak,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1785
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: See condition notes. Repaired: See condition notes.
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 510RLW01C1stDibs: LU1059047266302

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