A late 19th to early 20th Century folding mahogany Bezique card playing table by W. Thornhill & Co, the folding X-shaped frame in the style of a coaching or campaign table, with green baize lining and ivory inlaid cribbage boards and flip-over counters, inset with brass makers plaque to the reverse with registration number 52608, height 71.5cm and 68cm square, S/D. NB - 2018 Ivory Act application submission reference FJ7EU47N Subject to CITES regulations and due to ivory content, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.

Condition report
There are some sections of veneer loss to the edges of the top, especially around the flip counters. The hinge is bent out of shape to one of the sections of counters. All of the flip counters are present, but the veneers around them will require repairs. NB - 2018 Ivory Act application submission reference FJ7EU47N Subject to CITES regulations and due to ivory content, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.

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