LOT 50  A Louis XVI Mahogany and Ebony Tric-Trac Table  

A Louis XVI Mahogany and Ebony Tric-Trac Table By Fidelys Schey, Circa 1780 stamped 'F. Schey' on ...

A Louis XVI Mahogany and Ebony Tric-Trac Table By Fidelys Schey, Circa 1780 stamped 'F. Schey' on underside of frame Height 30 1/8 x width 43 3/4 x depth 24 1/4 inches. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Private Collection of Merle Reskin Condition Report In good, stable, attractive condition. Old scuffs, marks ands scratches throughout consistent with age and use. One of the pulls on the drawers detached but retained, the hole on front of drawer is stripped and not capable of holding the hardware. Some later playing-pieces retained in one drawer but scoring pegs not present. Illegible chalk inscription on underside of one drawer. The outer border of the lift-top with a few areas of infilling near corners. One side of top with black leather, the other side with an olive-green leather, both later but well-executed. Additional images available upon request. Artist or Maker Fidelis Schey