An exceptional example of a late Georgian / Regency period, rosewood, D-end, fold over card table. 
 
This wonderful table features a stunning veneered top with a triple depth crossbanding of mahogany, rosewood and satinwood with a central section of perfectly selected rosewood veneer. 
 
The folding top opens out to reveal a baize card playing surface, which is completed with a rosewood veneer surround, edged with a beautifully delicate inlay.  Below this, the frieze has a rosewood veneered frontage with inlaid decoration to both ends and the front face.   
 
Elegantly turned tapering legs, terminating in brass hairy paw feet, complete this stunning piece of early 19th century design.
 
The overall condition is excellent with a beautiful deep lustre to the finish.  The baize playing surface has some signs of wear, with a couple of small holes starting to appear, but we have not replaced this in order to retain the wonderful originality of this truly exceptional table.