A Bid for Elegance Fine Auction
Sun, Jul 20, 2025 02:00PM EDT
Lot 118
George III Mahogany Games Table
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
George III Mahogany Games Table
The hinged demi-lune top opening to an inset leather playing surface within cross banded inlay, raised on tapering legs.
29in (74cm) h. 40in (101cm) d.
Condition: Very good.
Provenance: Antique & Art Exchange, San Francisco
Note:
Britain was a nation of card players in Georgian times, the development of the game 'faro' which involved betting on the dealing of cards, was a particular favorite with the ladies.
Commerce was a card game that became popular particularly in the Regency period and had many aspects that we would identify today as elements of modern poker. Commerce involved scoring by using pairs, triples, straights, and flushes, and trading cards until someone refuses and the best hand wins.
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The hinged demi-lune top opening to an inset leather playing surface within cross banded inlay, raised on tapering legs.
29in (74cm) h. 40in (101cm) d.
Condition: Very good.
Provenance: Antique & Art Exchange, San Francisco
Note:
Britain was a nation of card players in Georgian times, the development of the game 'faro' which involved betting on the dealing of cards, was a particular favorite with the ladies.
Commerce was a card game that became popular particularly in the Regency period and had many aspects that we would identify today as elements of modern poker. Commerce involved scoring by using pairs, triples, straights, and flushes, and trading cards until someone refuses and the best hand wins.
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