Historial Pastime. A New Game of the History of England 1831

Name: Historial Pastime. A New Game of the History of England 1831
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1043768
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

HISTORICAL PASTIME. A NEW GAME OF THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND, Published by E. Wallis, 42, Skinner Street, Snow Hill, circa 1831

A rare, hand coloured, historical race game with 133 playing spaces numbered in a clockwise direction from the Battle of Hastings [1066] to the death of Queen Caroline [1821]. Centred with a portrait of William IV. Hand coloured sheet split into 12 sections mounted on linen, published by E. Wallis, 42, Skinner Street, Snow Hill, circa 1831.

A game devised to educate young children in some of the basic facts of English history. First published I 803 it was revised with each subsequent monarch until Queen Victoria.

Within a glazed frame.

Physical Dimensions

Height

49cm (19.29")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1043768

Description

HISTORICAL PASTIME. A NEW GAME OF THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND, Published by E. Wallis, 42, Skinner Street, Snow Hill, circa 1831

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A rare, hand coloured, historical race game with 133 playing spaces numbered in a clockwise direction from the Battle of Hastings [1066] to the death of Queen Caroline [1821].

Hand of Glory

Centred with a portrait of William IV. Hand coloured sheet split into 12 sections mounted on linen, published by E. Wallis, 42, Skinner Street, Snow Hill, circa 1831.

A game devised to educate young children in some of the basic facts of English history. First published I 803 it was revised with each subsequent monarch until Queen Victoria.

Within a glazed frame.