Thursday 25 September 2014

Unfolding An 18th-Century Game Table

This finely crafted piece of furniture has a secret. Swing out a leg, adjust an arm, and voilĂ ! Leaves unfold to reveal multiple configurations: a felt surface for card games, a game board for chess or checkers, a desk with a leather writing surface and book rest. Tug at a hidden latch, and a spring-driven backgammon board pops up.



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1 comment(s):

Rick Robinson said...

Wow, that is really wonderful. I wonder how affordable, at the time, it was?