Continental Circassian Walnut Fold-Over Games Table

late 19th century, the shaped top opening to a tooled leather playing surface, on a conforming base raised on cabriole legs.
h. 30-1/2", w. 33-1/2", d. 17-1/2" (closed)

The legs and apron are all tight and solid at their joints. The fold-over top exhibits some play in one hinge, but is stable when folded over or extended. The surface exhibits normal minor wear, mars, shrinkage and evidence of some minor past veneer repairs. There are some small veneer flakes/chips to perimeter edges, and a more notable loss to the vertical edge of the top, about 1" by 2-1/2". The piece is finished and veneered on all four sides. The internal inset tooled leather top is in generally good condition but for a tear at the crease/seam where it folds.