All the pieces are well made and complete.
The box is very well made of a jointed hardwood, possibly red walnut and is a high quality piece in its own right.
The box has developed a lovely color and patination from use and wear.
The exterior has a brass oval inset into its top, a brass twin lever lock and brass hinges. The interior is sectioned into different sub compartments by hardwood dividers.
Many different games are included within the compendium, including;
55 piece 9 – spot dominoes
Chess set – Very good high quality set, large pieces( Kings 8.7 cm high) and glass eyes to Knights,
Draughts with 24 x turned hardwood pieces
Backgammon with 30 x turned hardwood counters
2 sets of playing cards and two Bezique marker boards
Hardwood turned dice shaker and various different dice
tiddlywinks
Pick up sticks
Cribbage board (inlaid) and pegs
A multi-board with draughts/chess on one side and backgammon on the other.
We date this fine game to the second half of the 19th century, circa 1870.
Overall a large, complete and high quality 19th Century Games Compendium.
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Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
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Style:Victorian(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:BrassMetalWoodCast,Hand-Crafted
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Wear from use to all playing pieces, the board and the box. One Pawn has a small chip to its side flute The box has a lovely patina and colour from use over the years.
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Seller Location:Lincoln, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: O 179Seller: LU990322732582
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