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For the Perfect Gentleman:
A rare Antique French game gambling set in original brass inlaid wooden box. Dominoes, poker / gambling chips and markers. Lable for Paris probably 19th century. <P> Box measures 12 inches accross; X 9inches back to front X 2 1/4inches high. Top of box is inlaid with brass wider and narrower string borders and cartouche which is engraved with monogram of owner T or J C. Rosewood / mahogany. Good hinges and escutcheon.
Inside are removable compartments, absolutely packed with games pieces and counters - both round and rectangular, in different sizes. They are all made of bone, many of which are stained / dyed very bright colours. Dominoes are double layers, the bottoms black and tops natural with brass inserts in the middle. General condition of box and pieces is very good. <P>
Remnant of original sticker/lable underneath with name of maker, established 1835. |
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