Dark rich patina over the whole, enhanced by heavy buildup lustrous sheen and antique mahogany glow. Good condition overall, especially considering age. The game board rests partially inset in a fitted mahogany stand base, raised on four straight square legs joined by ‘H’ stretcher.Ī wonderful piece of game board history, originally designed to sit on top of a dining table or games table, this piece features a fitted stand, making it the ideal size and proportions for use as a one-of-a-kind coffee table, chair side table, cocktail table, low console, or simply displayed as a distinctive decorative folk art piece. Framing the board, twenty-four contrasting inlay panels set with five holes run along either side of the board, originally used to keep score. A fun and unusual 19th century Victorian English mahogany Bagatelle game board table with nicely aged patina.įeaturing a rectangular folding portable game board with warm, rich mahogany wood case exterior, and a patinated brass hinged lid lift top that flips open to extend and reveal the baize (green felt like billiards material) lined gaming surface with semi-circular bentwood bumper at one end adorned with nine numbered holes, arranged with one in the center of the bentwood gallery and the rest surrounding it evenly in a ring.
