Bidspirit auction | Federal Style Mahogany Pedestal Game

Federal Style Mahogany Pedestal Game Table with Inlaid Top and Brass Claw Feet - A pedestal-style game table constructed in the Federal revival manner. The rectangular top features decorative canted corners and cross-banded borders enclosing a 64-square inlaid game board. The checkerboard is composed of alternating light and dark wood veneers, likely mahogany and rosewood or a similar dark-grained hardwood. The surface of the top displays highly figured flame mahogany veneers. The table is supported by a single turned central pedestal column with multiple knops, joined to a square platform base. Four out-swept sabre legs extend from the base, each terminating in a brass-toned metal claw-foot cap. The underside of the legs is fitted with small metal casters. No maker's marks or labels are visible on the piece.Height: 27 3/4 inchesWidth: 23 3/4 inchesDepth: 16 3/4 inches.