A very rare and impressive 19th Century Grand Tour specimen marble chess board top raised on a giltwood base with lion head and paw detailing. The striking moulded marble top of circular form features an extensive range of exquisite marbles with a stunning geometric design to the central reserve incorporating a chess board set within a black marble border. Raised on a finely hand carved giltwood base with a fabulous serpentine shaped deep frieze with a beautiful fluted scroll border, panelled diamond detailing and featuring a gorgeous arrangement of alternating lion masque's and scallop shells flanked with richly trailing foliate motifs. Supported on an elegant double scroll fluted tripod base with foliate motifs, terminating on lion paw foot, finely carved in high relief.
Dimensions:
H: 29.5 in / 75 cm W: 25.75 in / 65.4 cm D: 25.75 in / 65.4 cm
Stock Reference No: A3908
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