George II Card Table

c. 1735

A George II walnut card table (English, c. 1735) with a shaped rectangular top with swelled and rounded "porringer style" corners and half round rim above a conforming flamed veneered skirt. The four cabriole legs have acanthus leaf carved knees, scroll returns, and ball and claw feet. The back left leg swings open to support the top when open.

English

walnut

open = 28" x 35.5" x 35.5"

Gift of Mrs. Linda Jones, Mrs. Alexandra Dewey, Mrs. Diana Kendall, Mrs. Sheila Thayer, 1983, in memory of Mr. & Mrs. George D. Widener.

PSNC.1925