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Georgian Bone Counter Box
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Georgian Bone Counter Box

19th century
Sold 16 January 2026 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Interesting georgian bone counter box, possibly prisoner of war work. The top is beautifully decorated engraving is stained with colour and the inscription reads “A Trifle from London”. There is a later label to the base of the box which reads Beetles from Ceylon, I have left this on as its part of the items history. The side of the box clearly shows that it is made from bone. Circa 1800 - 1820.

Dia 4 cm

H 1.8 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Georgian Bone Counter Box to the 19th Century.

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Interesting georgian bone counter box, possibly prisoner of war work.
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The top is beautifully decorated engraving is stained with colour and the inscription reads “A Trifle from London”.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

There is a later label to the base of the box which reads Beetles from Ceylon, I have left this on as its part of the items history. The side of the box clearly shows that it is made from bone. Circa 1800 - 1820.

Dia 4 cm

H 1.8 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Georgian Bone Counter Box to the 19th Century.

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A small, round antique cream-coloured bone counter box with a hand-painted inscription reading A Trifle from London enclosed by a floral border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small, round antique cream-coloured bone counter box with a hand-painted inscription reading A Trifle from London enclosed by a floral border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Bone Counter Box

Archive II A small, round antique cream-coloured bone counter box with a hand-painted inscription reading A Trifle from London enclosed by a floral border. View II
Archive III A small, round antique cream-coloured bone counter box with a hand-painted inscription reading A Trifle from London enclosed by a floral border. View III
Archive IV A small, round antique cream-coloured bone counter box with a hand-painted inscription reading A Trifle from London enclosed by a floral border. View IV
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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A small, round antique cream-coloured bone counter box with a hand-painted inscription reading A Trifle from London enclosed by a floral border.
Georgian bone counter box
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A small, round antique cream-coloured bone counter box with a hand-painted inscription reading A Trifle from London enclosed by a floral border.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBone, Pigment
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsTurned circular body, Hand-painted lettering, Floral scroll border

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A Georgian bone counter box is a small, portable container traditionally used during the 18th and early 19th centuries to hold gaming counters or tokens for card games.

These pieces were typically carved from animal bone or ivory using pole lathes, often featuring delicate polychrome hand-painted inscriptions or geometric motifs.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural material grain, subtle yellowing consistent with age, hand-turned tool marks, and period-appropriate typography or decoration.

Such small collectibles add historic texture and curated interest when placed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or coffee table tray.

Preserve bone items by keeping them away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity, avoiding harsh cleaning agents entirely.
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