English Victorian Oak Game Table

Table Description

Handmade in Victorian England around 1890, this exquisitely carved oak game table represents today perhaps the finest in antique furniture. The solid quartersawn oak, for instance, displays a remarkably lustrous complexion and a striking grain, due in part to the development of a rich patina, while the intricate carvings look quite elegant. Uniquely, the top of this table is constructed with a star pattern, which is not only a marker of high quality but also a highly prized and beautiful feature. In addition to its lovely appearance, this card table also contains three drawers, one of which contains a flip-up surface lined with felt, another of which contains what appears to be a chip compartment with two other divided sections, and the last of which is a standard drawer. Of course, each drawer features hand-cut dovetails, which is entirely in keeping with the impressive quality of this table. The turned baluster legs are incredibly sturdy, in part due to the firm x-framed stretcher that joins them, and although there are some stress marks here and there, the condition of this table remains excellent for its age. There are, however, a few natural separations in the top, which are purely cosmetic and do not affect the structural integrity of the wood.