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Late 18th/early 19th Century French Secret Games Box
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Late 18th/early 19th Century French Secret Games Box

19th century
Sold 9 April 2025 · Malcolm Eglin Antiques
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Description

Late 18th/early 19th Century French secret games box with original French scoring pads 'Honneurs' and 'Levees' which are unused. When closed, appears as though two 18th Century books.

Good condition with predictable amount of wear with use.

Dimensions:

W: 21cm (8.3")H: 10cm (3.9")L: 26cm (10.2")

Date of Manufacture

Malcolm Eglin Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Games Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1110782
Dealers Internal Reference
024592
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We have a wonderful selection of Fine quality Period antiques other Decorative Antique Home Furnishings, situated in the Heart of Northumberland by Hadrian's Roman Wall.

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Description
Late 18th/early 19th Century French secret games box with original French scoring pads 'Honneurs' and 'Levees' which are unused. When closed, appears as though two 18th Century books.

Good condition with predictable amount of wear with use.

Dimensions:

W: 21cm (8.3")H: 10cm (3.9")L: 26cm (10.2")

Date of Manufacture

Malcolm Eglin Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Games Box to the 19th Century.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110782
Dealers Internal Ref
024592
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2009

Personal delivery service provided by this specialist dealer in fine and unusual decorative home furnishings

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Malcolm Eglin Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An open antique leather-bound games box shaped like a historical book, revealing internal compartments containing playing cards and score sheets. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 18th/early 19th Century French Secret Games Box

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Malcolm Eglin Antiques

Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Telephone 07966 398123
Location
Hexham
Northumberland
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/meglin
Verified Since Mar 2009
Items For Sale 37
Items Sold 1,240
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Verified Since Mar 2009
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An open antique leather-bound games box shaped like a historical book, revealing internal compartments containing playing cards and score sheets.
Late 18th/early 19th Century French secret Games Box
Ref: SA1110782
An open antique leather-bound games box shaped like a historical book, revealing internal compartments containing playing cards and score sheets.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Paper, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBlind tooling, Gilt accents, Faux spine compartments, Fitted interior
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Faux book boxes and games compendiums gained popularity during the Georgian and Regency periods, often crafted by skilled bookbinders and cabinet makers to disguise leisure items or valuables discreetly on library shelves.

These items typically feature a wooden core covered in hand-tooled leather or parchment, often accented with gold leaf tooling, marbled paper linings, and compartmentalised interiors designed to hold playing cards, counters, or writing implements.

Authenticity is determined by examining the ageing of the leather, hand-tooled gilt work, type of glues and adhesives used, handmade hinges, and the natural wear patterns consistent with genuine historical handling.

An antique games box can be styled as a focal point on a coffee table, bookshelf, or console, adding texture, history, and a layer of sophisticated intellectual charm to contemporary or traditional spaces.

Preserve antique leather by keeping it out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable humidity levels to prevent drying or cracking, and occasionally treating the surface with specialist museum-grade microcrystalline wax if recommended by a conservator.
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