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Brass Bound 'Figured' Walnut Card/games Box by George Betjemann
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Brass Bound 'Figured' Walnut Card/games Box by George Betjemann

19th century
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Brass bound finely figured Walnut games box containing four sets of Bezique cards, scorecards and counters, within a sectioned interior. Made by the famed boxmaker to Queen Vicctoria, George Betjemann with typical brass straps and a Pietra Dura circular disc to the lid.

Date: c.1875

Dimensions: Height: 6.5cm.  Width: 27cm.  Depth: 17.2cm.

George Betjemann & Sons - In 1812 and at the age of 14, George Betjemann started apprenticing as a cabinet maker with his uncle, Gilbert Slater at his premises on Carthusian Street, London. In 1834, George then joined his father-in-law, William Merrick’s cabinet making business on Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell, London. George brought his sons, George William Betjemann (his eldest) and John Betjemann (grandfather of poet, Sir John Betjeman), to apprentice with him from 1848. He began his own business at 6 Upper Ashby Street, Clerkenwell, London, and with his two sons having completed their apprenticeships in 1855, expanded to 7 Upper Ashby Street shortly after.

In 1859, George moved into 36 Pentonville Road, London (their new family home and business residence) where he continued his business, now called George Betjemann & Sons, alongside his two sons. George William never married but instead was ‘married’ to his work, being a true artist and perfectionist. Their work was on display at the International Exhibition of 1862, and the International Exposition of 1867 in Paris.

By 1871, they had expanded their residence to incorporate 38 Pentonville Road and were employing 119 people. Records show that by 1875 a further incorporation of 40 Pentonville Road was underta George Betjemann & Sons

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
17.2cm (6.77")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Victorian Walnut Games Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1028980
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1458/Q
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Brass bound finely figured Walnut games box containing four sets of Bezique cards, scorecards and counters, within a sectioned interior.
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Made by the famed boxmaker to Queen Vicctoria, George Betjemann with typical brass straps and a Pietra Dura circular disc to the lid.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
fig 1. An open Victorian figured walnut card games box with a brass lock, light blue silk-lined lid, and red leather-lined compartments containing bezique markers and colourful counters.
fig 1. Brass Bound 'Figured' Walnut Card/games Box by George Betjemann

Date: c.1875

Dimensions: Height: 6.5cm.  Width: 27cm.  Depth: 17.2cm.

George Betjemann & Sons - In 1812 and at the age of 14, George Betjemann started apprenticing as a cabinet maker with his uncle, Gilbert Slater at his premises on Carthusian Street, London. In 1834, George then joined his father-in-law, William Merrick’s cabinet making business on Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell, London. George brought his sons, George William Betjemann (his eldest) and John Betjemann (grandfather of poet, Sir John Betjeman), to apprentice with him from 1848. He began his own business at 6 Upper Ashby Street, Clerkenwell, London, and with his two sons having completed their apprenticeships in 1855, expanded to 7 Upper Ashby Street shortly after.

fig 2. An open Victorian figured walnut card games box with a brass lock, light blue silk-lined lid, and red leather-lined compartments containing bezique markers and colourful counters.
fig 2. Brass Bound 'Figured' Walnut Card/games Box by George Betjemann

In 1859, George moved into 36 Pentonville Road, London (their new family home and business residence) where he continued his business, now called George Betjemann & Sons, alongside his two sons. George William never married but instead was ‘married’ to his work, being a true artist and perfectionist. Their work was on display at the International Exhibition of 1862, and the International Exposition of 1867 in Paris.

fig 3. An open Victorian figured walnut card games box with a brass lock, light blue silk-lined lid, and red leather-lined compartments containing bezique markers and colourful counters.
fig 3. Brass Bound 'Figured' Walnut Card/games Box by George Betjemann

By 1871, they had expanded their residence to incorporate 38 Pentonville Road and were employing 119 people. Records show that by 1875 a further incorporation of 40 Pentonville Road was underta George Betjemann & Sons

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
17.2cm (6.77")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Victorian Walnut Games Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1028980
Dealers Internal Ref
1458/Q
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Brass Bound 'Figured' Walnut Card/games Box by George Betjemann

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An open Victorian figured walnut card games box with a brass lock, light blue silk-lined lid, and red leather-lined compartments containing bezique markers and colourful counters.
Brass bound 'figured' Walnut Card/Games Box by George Betjemann
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An open Victorian figured walnut card games box with a brass lock, light blue silk-lined lid, and red leather-lined compartments containing bezique markers and colourful counters.
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  • ObjectGames Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFigured Walnut, Brass, Silk, Bone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured walnut veneer, Brass escutcheon, Bezique scoring registers, Silk lining
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 17.2 cm (7 in)

This Victorian games box is made of figured walnut with brass straps and a brass lock escutcheon. The hinged lid has a pale blue silk lining, while the interior features red-lined partitions holding four sets of Bezique scorecards, cards, and colourful bone counters. The exterior displays the rich brown grain of the walnut veneer along with brass hardware showing visible signs of age. Measuring 6.5 cm high, 27 cm wide, and 17.2 cm deep, this piece fits easily onto a coffee table or a side table in a gentleman's library or study. Created by George Betjemann, the workshop supplied fine boxes to Queen Victoria during the nineteenth century. Inside the box, the sectioned compartments keep the gaming components organised and accessible. It serves as a decorative accessory for a living room coffee table or a desk surface, bringing period character to a modern interior. The compact dimensions allow it to sit comfortably within any social space for occasional use during games evenings or as an object of display.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, games boxes were popular accessories in middle- and upper-class parlours. They were designed to store equipment for card games such as Bezique, Whist, and Cribbage, keeping cards, counters, and registers neatly organised.

High-quality Victorian games boxes typically featured figured wood veneers such as walnut or mahogany, inlaid brass mounts, and interiors lined with velvet, silk, or skiver leather. Counters were commonly made from bone, mother-of-pearl, or early plastics.

Authentic pieces often feature brass quadrant hinges, stamped locks from makers such as Bramah or Betjemann, natural age patina on wood surfaces, and period-correct scoring registers or bone counters within the fitted compartments.

An antique card box functions as an intriguing conversational object when placed on a coffee table, console table, or bookshelf. Displaying it open reveals the colourful interior details and contrasting materials.

Keep walnut boxes away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement and veneer lifting. Wax periodically with a high-grade beeswax polish using a soft microfibre cloth to protect the surface finish.
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