Tilt-Top 19th Century Chess Table

 
     
     
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This lightweight papier mache tilt top table comes from the 19th century. It was a useful yet decorative item, folding up to sit in the corner until needed. It is designed with inlaid mother of pearl on the game board. The table measures 40 1/2 in high when tilted up, 27 1/4 in when down.
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