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An Antique Novelty Cribbage Box - In the Form of Two Books
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An Antique Novelty Cribbage Box - In the Form of Two Books

19th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
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This is a lovely 19th century novelty mahogany cribbage box, made in the form of two books which open in the middle to reveal a cribbage board and place to store cards.

The box has a really lovely colour

The books measure  15cm h x 9cm w x 5cm d.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Book Cribbage Box to the 19th Century.

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Description
This is a lovely 19th century novelty mahogany cribbage box, made in the form of two books which open in the middle to reveal a cribbage board and place to store cards.

The box has a really lovely colour

The books measure  15cm h x 9cm w x 5cm d.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Book Cribbage Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1238804
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Opus Antiques

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Telephone 07941 285 532
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An antique dark polished wood box carved in the shape of two vertical book spines.
An Antique Novelty Cribbage Box - in the form of two books
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An antique dark polished wood box carved in the shape of two vertical book spines.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPolished Hardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFaux book spines, Carved spine ribs, Polished grain

This nineteenth-century novelty cribbage box is made in the style of a gentleman's library and takes the form of two vertical books. The piece is constructed from polished hardwood with a dark brown finish, showcasing rich natural grain patterns and a glossy sheen across the surfaces. The visible details include faux book spines with carved horizontal ribs, realistic spine formatting, and subtle edge wear on the timber. The box measures 15 cm high by 9 cm wide by 5 cm deep. It functions as a decorative box designed to be used on a bookshelf in a study or living room today.

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