Yew Wood Gaming Box

19th century

Sold by Michael Johnson Antiques

Description

A immaculate gaming box, made entirely from Yew wood. French made with a lovely inlaid design around the top edge, with the picture in the center saying; Souvenir De

Fontaineblen.

Comes with fully working lock and key. Inside it has all it's original gaming equipment. Has two deck of cards with two dice shakers. Has four different coloured chips, the white ones are made from mother of pearl. Dating to the Victorian Period; C.1870.

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Materials;

Yew wood and mother of pearl.

Age;

C.1860-70

Size;

Length; 30cm

Width; 23cm

Height; 6cm

Reference Number; 5620

Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA330244

Dealers Internal Reference

5620

Dealers Notes

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Description

A immaculate gaming box, made entirely from Yew wood.

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French made with a lovely inlaid design around the top edge, with the picture in the center saying; Souvenir De.

Michael Johnson Antiques

Fontaineblen.

Comes with fully working lock and key. Inside it has all it's original gaming equipment. Has two deck of cards with two dice shakers. Has four different coloured chips, the white ones are made from mother of pearl. Dating to the Victorian Period; C.1870.