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MACKINNON FINE FURNITURE
A GEORGE I GILT GESSO CARD TABLE In the manner of James Moore England, circa 1725
An exceptional and very rare George I gilt gesso concertinaaction card table. The shaped fold-over top decorated throughout with deeply carved scrolling foliage centred by a raised flower head on a pounced ground, the top opening to reveal a silk velvet lined playing surface with counter wells and candle stands, the whole standing on slightly cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet. Gilt-gesso games tables are extremely rare
Height: 29 in (74 cm) Width: 33¾ in (86 cm) Depth: 16½ in (42 cm)
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Comparative Literature Only a few other examples are known: 1. L. Synge, Mallett Millenium, London, 1999, p. 145, pl. 164 . 2. The Collection of the Metropolitan Museum, New York (reputedly from Highclere Castle) D.O. Kisluk-Grosheide, W. Koeppe and W. Rieder, European Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art – Highlights of the Collection, Yale University Press, 2006. 3. Highly Important Chinese Porcelain and French Furniture – Property of Winston Guest, Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, 2 December 1967, lot 148.