Edwardian Mahogany Bezique Table

For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany folding bezique table of square form unusually fitted with scorers by W Thornehill, 144 New Bond Street, London Reg no. 52808. Bezique or Bésigue is a 19th-century French melding and trick-taking card game for two players. The game is derived from Piquet, possibly via Marriage (Sixty-six) and Briscan, with additional scoring features, notably the peculiar liaison of the Q? and J? that is also a feature of Pinochle, Binokel, and similarly named games that vary by country The piece is in good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Open = Width: 69cm Depth: 69cm Height: 72cm
Closed = Width: 69cm Depth: 20cm Height: 101cm