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An Anglo Indian Circular Inlaid Game Table with Hinged Flip Top

Offered by: epoca

Description
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; 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.

More Information

Origin:	India
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	inlaid mahogany
Condition:	Good. professionally refinished with minor warpage to top
Creation Date:	1890
Styles / Movements:	Anglo-Indian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	5357
Incollect Reference #:	679109

Dimensions

H.	29 in;	Diam.	32.25 in;
H.	73.66 cm;	Diam.	81.92 cm;

Message from Seller:

Epoca, located in San Francisco's Design Center neighborhood, blends eclectic 20th-century furnishings with traditional antiques and accessories for a truly unique collection. For more information, contact us at info@epocasf.com or call 415.864.6895.