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Antique Questions Forum / Re: English Court Game?

« on: December 26, 2009, 10:56:49 pm »

dontbe - it has not been refinished since it was purchased 40 years ago.  At one point my mother in law looked into having the gold redone.  According to my husband no one was ever allowed to play with the table so that may explain why it doesn't show much wear.  Although in recent years the grandchildren have played it a few times.

D&B - Please forgive my ignorance, but I'd love to hear more about what indicates the colonial revival time frame.

Thanks so much for the feedback so far!  I especially appreciate the direction regarding it being more French than English...that makes alot of sense.  Y'all are awesome!

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Antique Questions Forum / English Court Game?

« on: December 26, 2009, 05:36:26 pm »

Does anyone know what this table is?  My mother in law purchased it about 40 years ago.  She calls it an "English Court Game" but too me it looks like a skittles table that uses a spinning top to knock down pins.  She wants to get rid of it but we have no idea what it may be much less what it is worth. 

The figurines were covered in gold flake but they are fairly worn now (as I think the pictures show). 

The tables dimensions are 35" by 71" and it is 32" tall.

Anyone ever seen something like this before?  Any information or suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks!