Fine Figured Walnut Games Box

Name: Fine Figured Walnut Games Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1160599
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A typically fine quality walnut GAMES BOX by Betjemann ~ famous for the quality of its boxes and Objets d’Arts made during the second half of the 19th century. This impressively figured walnut box is bound with ornate “Gothic” brass strapwork, enhanced with onyx cabouchons, and opens to reveal the fitted interior and its original contents. Within the lid are the two gilded and engraved Cribbage and Bezique scoring boards, set within the bright blue watered silk lining, whilst below are compartments which contain three packs of Victorian playing cards; twin ebony and carved bone whist markers; set of eight gilt pegs and various red-and-white counters. A very pretty and collectable Games Box.

c1865/75

* * Please note that this is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1160599

Dealers Internal Reference

5426/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

A typically fine quality walnut GAMES BOX by Betjemann ~ famous for the quality of its boxes and Objets d’Arts made during the second half of the 19th century.

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This impressively figured walnut box is bound with ornate “Gothic” brass strapwork, enhanced with onyx cabouchons, and opens to reveal the fitted interior and its original contents.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Within the lid are the two gilded and engraved Cribbage and Bezique scoring boards, set within the bright blue watered silk lining, whilst below are compartments which contain three packs of Victorian playing cards; twin ebony and carved bone whist markers; set of eight gilt pegs and various red-and-white counters. A very pretty and collectable Games Box.

c1865/75

Please note that this is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers