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5357
circa 1890

the hinged circular top centering a beautifully inlaid checkboard on one side flipping to reveal an inlaid Parcheesi (Ludo) board on the reverse; raised in 4 dramatically incurved supports joined by a lower shelf fitted with a hidden compartment for game pieces; professionally refinished with minor warpage to top; Parcheesi is based on Pachisi, originated in India around the 4th century A.D. Its popularity headed west in the 1860s, first traveling to England, which had taken over rule of India from the British East India Company in 1858, and then further into Europe. 

Height: 
29"
Diameter: 
32.25"
$8,850
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Rare Set of 4 Anglo Indian Ebonized Wood and Bone Inlay Nesting Tables
5354
1st Quarter 20th Century

Each ebonized table centering a floral and foliate medallion within a meandering foliate perimeter band; raised on reeded supports joined by similar stretchers; excellent antique condition; professionally restored and refinished

Height: 
23.5"-26.5"
Width: 
12"-27"
Depth: 
11"-17"
$5,850
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