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A Georgian Cribbage Board Box
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A Georgian Cribbage Board Box

18th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
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This is a really unusual and richly coloured cribbage board. It has been carved in the shape of a horsehoe with a carved heart decoration. Underneath the cribbage board there is a storage box for pegs etc, accessed by a hinged lid at the top.

The board measures 18cm l x 13cm w x 5.5cm h.

A beautiful piece.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Horseshoe Cribbage Board to the Georgian era.

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Description
This is a really unusual and richly coloured cribbage board. It has been carved in the shape of a horsehoe with a carved heart decoration.
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Underneath the cribbage board there is a storage box for pegs etc, accessed by a hinged lid at the top.
Opus Antiques

The board measures 18cm l x 13cm w x 5.5cm h.

A beautiful piece.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Horseshoe Cribbage Board to the Georgian era.

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Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I A dark brown carved wood horseshoe-shaped Georgian cribbage board mounted on a rectangular wooden box.

A Georgian Cribbage Board Box

Archive II A dark brown carved wood horseshoe-shaped Georgian cribbage board mounted on a rectangular wooden box. View II
Archive III A dark brown carved wood horseshoe-shaped Georgian cribbage board mounted on a rectangular wooden box. View III
Archive IV A dark brown carved wood horseshoe-shaped Georgian cribbage board mounted on a rectangular wooden box. View IV
Archive V A dark brown carved wood horseshoe-shaped Georgian cribbage board mounted on a rectangular wooden box. View V
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A dark brown carved wood horseshoe-shaped Georgian cribbage board mounted on a rectangular wooden box.
A Georgian Cribbage Board Box
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A dark brown carved wood horseshoe-shaped Georgian cribbage board mounted on a rectangular wooden box.
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  • ObjectGames Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Hardwood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHorseshoe shape, Heart motif, Hand-drilled peg holes, Faceted corners

This Georgian games box takes the form of a horseshoe-shaped cribbage board mounted upon a rectangular storage receptacle for pegs. Fashioned from dark brown hardwood and mahogany, the piece exhibits faceted corners, hand-drilled peg holes, and a carved heart motif situated at the top of the horseshoe curve. Visible hardware includes small metal screws or pins positioned on the lower face, alongside a hinged lid at the rear for internal access. The timber displays natural grain variations, surface distress, and wear marks consistent with historic use. Measuring 18 cm in length, 13 cm in width, and 5.5 cm in height, the box provides a compact accessory for gentleman's library displays or coffee table styling. It serves as both a functional tabletop game and a decorative object for contemporary interiors, suited for display in living spaces or studies.

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Cribbage originated in the early seventeenth century and grew significantly in popularity throughout the Georgian era. During this period, woodworkers produced specialized scoring boards and storage boxes, frequently incorporating decorative shapes such as horseshoes or hearts into the wooden construction.

Georgian games boxes were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods including mahogany, walnut, oak, and fruitwood. They often feature hand-drilled scoring holes, carved raised motifs, and small brass screws or metal hardware.

Authentic Georgian pieces demonstrate minor variations in the spacing of hand-drilled peg holes, early slot-headed screws, and natural surface wear or patination from handling. The underside typically displays hand-planed timber surfaces rather than uniform modern machine finishes.

A decorative games box can be placed on a coffee table, desk, or bookshelf as a focal accent piece. Pairing the object alongside leather-bound books or brass items compliments a classic study or living area.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a natural wax polish occasionally to nourish the surface. Keep the object away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp environments to prevent timber movement or cracking.
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