19th-Century Folding Picnic and Cards Table

This mahogany table is a rare example of British campaign furniture, designed to fold up for travel. The brass plaque beneath the lid of the card well bears the patent number 27069, which corresponds to an 1898 patent for a “Combination folding luncheon and card table designed to be carried in a luncheon basket,” attributed to William Paulgrave Ellmore.

The table’s legs fold in pairs, locking into place with hinged iron bars. The top features two leaves with brass hinges, allowing it to double in size. It stands on well-turned legs and is slightly lower than standard table height. The accompanying leather carrying straps are stamped with “D.E. Morris & Co Limited” and “50” alongside the broad arrow, indicating the table’s military use.

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