A PAIR OF GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY GAMES TABLES circa 1760

each with a folding top of serpentine form the edge with egg-and-tongue and flower head carved moldings and opening to a baize lined surface, the conforming frame opening with a concertina action and veneered in highly figured mahogany with a rope twist carved edge below, the square molded and chamfered legs with fluting and reeding carved on the outer edges with egg-and-tongue ornament and acanthus carved brackets and supported on conforming molded and stepped toes.

William Lever, Ist Viscount Leverhulme

Sold, The Anderson Galleries, New York, The Art Collection of the Late Viscount Leverhulme, February 9 - 13, 1926, lot 24, purchased by Benjamin Riegel for £1,800.00

The Collection of Benjamin and Leila Riegel, sold, Sotheby's, New York, April 19, 2001, lot 542

Restored condition, the first with stain to top with some inpainting, shrinkage and minor warpage to top, some age cracks to veneers of frieze, the second with slight shrinkage to the top with very minor warpage, some later corner blocks to front legs, each with later baize-lined tops and with some minor wear to carving and to veneers, originally fitted with casters, overall with some old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises consistent with age and use.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.