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Kingwood Cribb Box 1890
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Kingwood Cribb Box 1890

19th century
Description

A fine example of a crib gaming box made from kingwood. It’s inlaid with a combination of boxwood and tulipwood and its in great original condition through out. Dates to the Victorian period c.1890 and inside contain a pack of playing cards and some gaming pieces.

Materials;

Kingwood, tulipwood and boxwood

Age;

1890

Size;

Length; 12.5cm

Width; 7.5cm

Height; 6cm

Reference Number; 6884

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Antique Kingwood Cribbage Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA928786
Dealers Internal Reference
6884
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Description
A fine example of a crib gaming box made from kingwood.
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It’s inlaid with a combination of boxwood and tulipwood and its in great original condition through out.
Michael Johnson Antiques

Dates to the Victorian period c.1890 and inside contain a pack of playing cards and some gaming pieces.

Materials;

Kingwood, tulipwood and boxwood

Age;

1890

Size;

Length; 12.5cm

Width; 7.5cm

Height; 6cm

Reference Number; 6884

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Antique Kingwood Cribbage Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA928786
Dealers Internal Ref
6884
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
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A rectangular Victorian kingwood cribbage box featuring intricate geometric wood marquetry and bone inlay with peg holes on the top surface.
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian kingwood cribbage box featuring intricate geometric wood marquetry and bone inlay with peg holes on the top surface.

Kingwood Cribb Box 1890

Archive II A rectangular Victorian kingwood cribbage box featuring intricate geometric wood marquetry and bone inlay with peg holes on the top surface. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian kingwood cribbage box featuring intricate geometric wood marquetry and bone inlay with peg holes on the top surface. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian kingwood cribbage box featuring intricate geometric wood marquetry and bone inlay with peg holes on the top surface. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian kingwood cribbage box featuring intricate geometric wood marquetry and bone inlay with peg holes on the top surface. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian kingwood cribbage box featuring intricate geometric wood marquetry and bone inlay with peg holes on the top surface. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian kingwood cribbage box featuring intricate geometric wood marquetry and bone inlay with peg holes on the top surface. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian kingwood cribbage box featuring intricate geometric wood marquetry and bone inlay with peg holes on the top surface. View VIII
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A rectangular Victorian kingwood cribbage box featuring intricate geometric wood marquetry and bone inlay with peg holes on the top surface.
Kingwood Cribb Box 1890
Ref: SA928786
A rectangular Victorian kingwood cribbage box featuring intricate geometric wood marquetry and bone inlay with peg holes on the top surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGames Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialKingwood, Bone, Marquetry Inlay, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsStar marquetry, Geometric inlay, Bone peg tracks, Brass hook clasp
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

This Victorian cribbage box is a games box from 1890, rendered in rich brown kingwood with tulipwood and boxwood. The exterior displays intricate geometric wood marquetry and contrasting bone inlay with drilled peg holes arranged in tracks across the top surface, complemented by small brass hook clasps on the side edge and delicate fine border banding. It measures 6 cm high, 7.5 cm wide and 12.5 cm deep. Positioned on a coffee table in a gentleman's library or study, the piece provides both surface interest and functional storage for games nights. The compact proportions allow it to sit neatly on display or within reach on occasional furniture, complementing traditional and transitional interiors with its detailed craftsmanship and warm timber tones.

FAQs

A cribbage box is a dual-purpose wooden container designed to hold playing cards and scoring pegs, featuring a scoring track integrated into the lid. Cribbage originated in the early seventeenth century, but ornate decorative boxes gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era.

Late nineteenth-century cribbage boxes were often constructed using fine cabinet woods such as kingwood, rosewood, or walnut, and ornamented with ivory, bone, mother-of-pearl, or contrasting wood marquetry.

Authentic pieces from circa 1890 typically display hand-fitted joints, micro-marquetry or inlaid bone tracks, natural signs of surface patination, and period-correct brass latches or hinges.

An antique games box functions well as a decorative accent on a coffee table, bookshelf, or sideboard, adding historical texture alongside modern ceramics and books.

Dust the surface gently with a soft dry microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly. Keep the box away from direct heat sources and excess moisture to prevent veneer lifting or bone shrinkage.
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