Cocus Wood Games Table, circa 1730 bracket feet The Journal of the Furniture

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Cocus Wood Games Table, circa 1730 bracket feet The Journal of the FurnitureA fine George I games table veneered in cocus wood in a chevron pattern on the top and vertically on the frieze, the legs of modified cabriole form with pad feet, the table opening out with a concertina action to allow the four legs to be at each corner, having inset cups on the interior with a felt surface and the whole banded in cocus wood. Cocus wood (Brya ebenus) is a Caribbean South American timberthis table being a superb example having terrific