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Billiard table

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Collection Type

  • Toys and games

Date

1858-1880

GUSN

GUSN-18509

Description

Rococo Revival billiard table. Rosewood w/ foliate carving on both table skirt and skirt of base. Billiard top is green felt w/ marble beneath. Border inlaid w/ ivory. Fringe side pockets. Ornate foliate-carved cabriole legs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

billiard tables
rosewood (wood)
slate (rock)
Rococo Revival
Rosewood
Rococo Revival
Table, Billiard

Inscription

Imprinted on pockets: ""PATENTED JUNE 15-1858.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Additional Identification Number

162

People and Organizations

S. Magann

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Boston, MA

Dimensions

34 1/2 x 58 1/2 (HxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.532

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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