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An Unusual Set of Boxed Proverb/adage Cards
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An Unusual Set of Boxed Proverb/adage Cards

19th century
Sold 7 November 2022 · Opus Antiques
This “Unusual Set of Boxed Proverb/adage Cards” found a buyer.

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Description

This is an unusual set of cards from the 19th century with words of advice for life. Each card has a different title or proverb followed by an explanatory verse underneath.

Examples are " A fortune with a person is better than a fortune with them', 'Will nothing but a gem do', "avoid delay', 'take a country walk'and many more.

They come in a wooden box with a paper lined covering og a group of gentleman gathered around a table.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA829313
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This is an unusual set of cards from the 19th century with words of advice for life. Each card has a different title or proverb followed by an explanatory verse underneath.
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Examples are " A fortune with a person is better than a fortune with them', 'Will nothing but a gem do', "avoid delay', 'take a country walk'and many more.
Opus Antiques

They come in a wooden box with a paper lined covering og a group of gentleman gathered around a table.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA829313
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)
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