A superb quality English Regency period combination gaming / work table in Brazillian rosewood inlaid in brass. The hinged anthemion inlaid top with adjustable reading scriptor, and removeable book ledge. Beneath is a satinwood and rosewood inlaid backgammon well. The top removes to allow the chessboard, which is removeable & under the backgammon board to be inserted. The games board is flanked by a pair of gallery edged compartments for chess pieces etc, both in use & in storage. Below the chess board is a drawer for sewing implements, and below this is a silk lined rosewood pouch for sewing work. With brass inlaid & ormolu mounted hockey stick ends, on brass inlaid sabre legs & cast brass casters. Inlaid in brass to five sides. The anthemion inlaid top, combination form, mounts & quality suggest the London maker, John Maclean (1770 -1825). UK c1810. 74cm H x 72cm W x 40cm D
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