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Antique Foldng Card Tables

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Folding card table
Separate tables for playing cards became popular during the reign of Queen Anne and were built on the same construction principles as gate-leg and drop-leaf tables, except
Signs of authenticity
1. Patination of whole inner surface from constant polishing of cards and hands.
2. Frieze not too deep to make sitting uncomfortable.
3. Correct height, about 2 [...]