Fitted Burr Walnut Games Compendium

Name: Fitted Burr Walnut Games Compendium
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA493372
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A wonderful quality mid-Victorian fully fitted walnut GAMES COMPENDIUM complete with its full set of original Games.

The figured walnut case is bound in gilt brass 'Gothic' mounts, and opens to reveal the arrangement of original ivory Chessmen; Draughts/Backgammon pieces; gilt cribbage board; set of 6 dice and ebony markers. This tray lifts out to reveal the beautiful hinged ebony Chess and Backgammon board, whilst further below are compartments for playing cards (original); ebony dice shakers; counters; pegs and so on.

Lovely original condition. 12.5ins x 9.5ins x 6.5ins. (The board: 15 x 10.5ins)

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")

Width

32cm (12.60")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA493372

Dealers Internal Reference

1509

Dealers Notes

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Description

A wonderful quality mid-Victorian fully fitted walnut GAMES COMPENDIUM complete with its full set of original Games.

The figured walnut case is bound in gilt brass 'Gothic' mounts, and opens to reveal the arrangement of original ivory Chessmen; Draughts/Backgammon pieces; gilt cribbage board; set of 6 dice and ebony markers.

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This tray lifts out to reveal the beautiful hinged ebony Chess and Backgammon board, whilst further below are compartments for playing cards (original); ebony dice shakers; counters; pegs and so on.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Lovely original condition. 12.5ins x 9.5ins x 6.5ins. (The board: 15 x 10.5ins)