Puckerings has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Bezique is a two-player card game, and the basic version is played with a double pack of 64 cards (two copies of A-K-Q-J-10-9-8-7 in each suit), the two sets in this box are complete Bezique decks, nice and early by Goodhall and clearly original to the box.
The four gold embossed leather Bezique markers or registers are also pristine, almost untouched, each bearing the highly sought-after British design registration lozenge, which I have dated to April 1869, again by Goodhall, London.
The box made from exotic and expensive Rosewood is trimmed with brass edging, inlaid with brass stringing inlay and the lid has a highly decorative brass inlay with tiny Mother of Pearl flowers.
Excellent condition, measuring 8 3/4" x 6 1/4" x 2". Complete with working key.
Item ID: 32990
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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French Inlaid Rosewood Bezique / Playing Card / Games Box C.1870
