A Very Fine Victorian Games Compendium

Name: A Very Fine Victorian Games Compendium
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA307771
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A particularly good example of a mid-Victorian GAMES COMPENDIUM, designed and made by the famous firm of Betjemann and retailed by Payne & Co of Bond Street (London).

The beautifully figured burr walnut case is mounted with gilded "Gothic" strap-work, and inset with 'Tiger's Eye' semi-precious cabochon-cut stones.

The lid opens to reveal the contents which include: *a fine chess and backgammon board * full set of red-and-white bone chess pieces * full set of red-and-white draughts/backgammon pieces * gilt Cribbage and Bezique score boards *twin ivory and ebony whist markers and the full set of six original dice and eight gilt marker pegs.

Below the lift-out tray are various packs of playing cards; rule books; pair of ebony shakers and complete set of dominoes. An excellent compendium in good condition.

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA307771

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Description

A particularly good example of a mid-Victorian GAMES COMPENDIUM, designed and made by the famous firm of Betjemann and retailed by Payne & Co of Bond Street (London).

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The beautifully figured burr walnut case is mounted with gilded "Gothic" strap-work, and inset with 'Tiger's Eye' semi-precious cabochon-cut stones.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

fig 1. A VERY FINE VICTORIAN GAMES COMPENDIUM — fig 1. A Very Fine Victorian Games Compendium

The lid opens to reveal the contents which include: *a fine chess and backgammon board * full set of red-and-white bone chess pieces * full set of red-and-white draughts/backgammon pieces * gilt Cribbage and Bezique score boards *twin ivory and ebony whist markers and the full set of six original dice and eight gilt marker pegs.

Below the lift-out tray are various packs of playing cards; rule books; pair of ebony shakers and complete set of dominoes. An excellent compendium in good condition.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA307771

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