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Sanremo Game Compendium #2

Sanremo Game Compendium #2

By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted using traditional methods of water-resistant saddle leather, this games compendium is a superb accent for a modern home. The exterior resembles a striking box with lid with a...

Category

2010s Italian Games

Materials

Leather, Boxwood

Antique Victorian Inlaid Wooden Cribbage And Games Compendium Box
Antique Victorian Inlaid Wooden Cribbage And Games Compendium Box

Antique Victorian Inlaid Wooden Cribbage And Games Compendium Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This substantial antique Victorian wooden games compendium doubles beautifully as a premium portable storage box and a functional gaming board, expertly hand-crafted for 19th-century...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Other

Vintage 20thC Italian Burr Wallnut & Bakelite Gaming Chips Compendium c.1970
Vintage 20thC Italian Burr Wallnut & Bakelite Gaming Chips Compendium c.1970

Vintage 20thC Italian Burr Wallnut & Bakelite Gaming Chips Compendium c.1970

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Vintage 20th Century Italian gaming set comprising over one hundred Bakeklite gaming chips presented within a finely made burr walnut caddy. The caddy is fitted with a polished white...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Other Games

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Antique Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Smoking Compendium Carriage
Antique Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Smoking Compendium Carriage

Antique Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Smoking Compendium Carriage

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver and cranberry glass smoking compendium carriage; an addition to our ornamental silverware collecti...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Glass

Large English Wine Compendium or Cellarette of Patinated Oak
Large English Wine Compendium or Cellarette of Patinated Oak

Large English Wine Compendium or Cellarette of Patinated Oak

Located in Austin, TX

A fine large English cellaret or wine cooler compendium of patinated oak from the mid-19th century, featuring a classical sarcophagus with a hinged lid and a fitted interior with roo...

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Antique 19th Century English Wine Coolers

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Victorian Games Box Compendium, England, Circa 1895
19th Century Victorian Games Box Compendium, England, Circa 1895

19th Century Victorian Games Box Compendium, England, Circa 1895

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a scarce, hard to find (especially complete and original) games box, with various game playing choices. The Victorian era compendium of games is ingeniously enclosed and comp...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Games

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Silver Cigar Box/Smoking Compendium by Mappin & Webb
Exceptional Silver Cigar Box/Smoking Compendium by Mappin & Webb

Exceptional Silver Cigar Box/Smoking Compendium by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

A truly exceptional Art Deco Gentleman's smoking compendium, beautiful quality by the highly sought-after silversmith, Mappin & Webb. This impressive piece stands on four original...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Walnut Games Compendium by Charles Henry, England, 1880
Victorian Walnut Games Compendium by Charles Henry, England, 1880

Victorian Walnut Games Compendium by Charles Henry, England, 1880

Located in London, GB

The ‘Royal Cabinet of Games’ by Charles Henry, 22 King Street, Manchester, constructed in figured walnut with coromandel edging, enclosing various games including chess, backgammon &...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Walnut

Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884
Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884

Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884

By Walter Thornhill & Co 1

Located in Bath, GB

An example we have never seen in ever before making it a particularly rare, fun and special piece. Made from solid English sterling silver, it is fixed with four castors on the un...

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Mahogany and Brass Signed Games Box Compendium, Circa 1880.
Antique English Mahogany and Brass Signed Games Box Compendium, Circa 1880.

Antique English Mahogany and Brass Signed Games Box Compendium, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Mahogany and Brass Signed Games Box Compendium, Circa 1880. Includes chess, dominos, and checkers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Games

Materials

Mahogany

19thC Victorian Burr Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, c.1890
19thC Victorian Burr Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, c.1890

19thC Victorian Burr Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th century Victorian burr walnut cased games compendium, the interior comprising a chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, leather bound boar...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Walnut

Lovely circa 1890 Victorian Hardwood Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice
Lovely circa 1890 Victorian Hardwood Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice

Lovely circa 1890 Victorian Hardwood Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games This is a very well made and comprehensive suite, there is a chess board...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Games

Materials

Wood

Lovely circa 1880 Victorian Walnut Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice
Lovely circa 1880 Victorian Walnut Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice

Lovely circa 1880 Victorian Walnut Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games. This is a very well made and comprehensive suite, there is a chess boar...

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Antique 1880s European High Victorian Games

Materials

Walnut

Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus Dry Bar 3 Decanter & Games Compendium 19th C
Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus Dry Bar 3 Decanter & Games Compendium 19th C

Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus Dry Bar 3 Decanter & Games Compendium 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three-decanter Tantalus with decorative silver-plated cut brass Gothic Revival mounts and carry handles to the sides, circa 1880 i...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique 3 Decanter Golden Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Antique 3 Decanter Golden Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Antique 3 Decanter Golden Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative cut brass gothic revival mounts and brass carry handles to the sides, circa 1880 in date. ...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Silver

Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver plated cut brass gothic revival mounts and carry handles to the sides, circa 1880 i...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

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English Victorian Antique Games Compendium Box
English Victorian Antique Games Compendium Box

English Victorian Antique Games Compendium Box

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H 7.5 in W 14.25 in D 11 in

English Victorian Antique Games Compendium Box

Located in Aspen, CO

This gorgeous English Victorian antique games compendium box houses hours of fun within a beautiful burr walnut box, circa 1870. A perfect addition for any office or living room.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Games

Late 19th Century Coromandel Fitted Games Compendium
Late 19th Century Coromandel Fitted Games Compendium

Late 19th Century Coromandel Fitted Games Compendium

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H 7.25 in W 13 in D 8.75 in

Late 19th Century Coromandel Fitted Games Compendium

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Suffolk, GB

This games compendium consists of a Coromandel box with key, the top and front opening to reveal a games board for either chess, draughts, back gammon or a horse racing game, turned ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Games

Materials

Wood

Antique Backgammon Chess Games Compendium Poker Box with Ornate Brasswork
Antique Backgammon Chess Games Compendium Poker Box with Ornate Brasswork

Antique Backgammon Chess Games Compendium Poker Box with Ornate Brasswork

By Howell James & Co.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Games Compendium veneered in Olive wood with ornate brass straps running from front to back, with matching ornate escutcheon. The antique games box interior is lined in r...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Wood

Antique English Game Compendium
Antique English Game Compendium

Antique English Game Compendium

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H 8 in W 12.5 in D 9 in

Antique English Game Compendium

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Game Compendium.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Games

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Victorian Oak Smoking & Gaming Compendium, c.1890
19th Century Victorian Oak Smoking & Gaming Compendium, c.1890

19th Century Victorian Oak Smoking & Gaming Compendium, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian smoker's compendium box with additional games inside. The box has a stunning outside design featuring metal corner protectors, hinged carry handles and...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Pine

English Gaming Compendium and Tantalus of Oak with Three Decanters
English Gaming Compendium and Tantalus of Oak with Three Decanters

English Gaming Compendium and Tantalus of Oak with Three Decanters

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome late Victorian Tantalus of brass-bound oak with three decanters and a games drawer compendium from England. Featuring a fitted mount enclosing three square-cut spirits de...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Antique Parlour Games Compendium, English, Gaming Box, Chess, Cards, Victorian
Antique Parlour Games Compendium, English, Gaming Box, Chess, Cards, Victorian

Antique Parlour Games Compendium, English, Gaming Box, Chess, Cards, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique games compendium. An English, mahogany gaming case by Gale & Lawday, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Games

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Mah Jong Compendium, Case, Chinese, Gaming Set, Bamboo, Oriental, C.1960
Vintage Mah Jong Compendium, Case, Chinese, Gaming Set, Bamboo, Oriental, C.1960

Vintage Mah Jong Compendium, Case, Chinese, Gaming Set, Bamboo, Oriental, C.1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Mah Jong compendium case. A Chinese, mahogany gaming set, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Games

Materials

Bamboo

Walnut Games Compendium
Walnut Games Compendium

Walnut Games Compendium

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H 7.49 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

Walnut Games Compendium

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Victorian Games Compendium. A fabulous antique games compendium made with the most beautiful rich walnut, satin wood, ebony and rose wood, decorated with gilt work encrusted with ma...

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Antique 19th Century British Games

Coromander Traveling Compendium
Coromander Traveling Compendium

Coromander Traveling Compendium

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H 7 in W 12 in D 9.5 in

Coromander Traveling Compendium

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Rare Coromander Traveling Compendium Original Interior Circa 1850-1870s"Victorian Officers Box" with Original Fitted Interior/ Jewel Tray

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Antique English Smokers Compendium
Antique English Smokers Compendium

Antique English Smokers Compendium

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Carved Walnut Smokers Compendium

Category

Early 20th Century English Ashtrays

Materials

Walnut

Late Victorian Decanter Box & Games Compendium
Late Victorian Decanter Box & Games Compendium

Late Victorian Decanter Box & Games Compendium

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late Victorian Decanter Box & Games Compendium - the tantalus has three cut crystal liquor bottles with a brass tray and coasters - the games compartment a fitted cribbage scorer - A...

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Antique 1890s English Sheraton Games

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Zebra Wood Games Compendium
19th Century English Zebra Wood Games Compendium

19th Century English Zebra Wood Games Compendium

Located in San Francisco, CA

A wonderful antique Victorian era Zebra wood games compendium, circa 1869. The hinged lid reveals fitted compartments, the interior with a lift-out tray fitted with game pieces, a cr...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Hardwood

Antique English Games Box / Compendium, circa 1905
Antique English Games Box / Compendium, circa 1905

Antique English Games Box / Compendium, circa 1905

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous Edwardian mahogany games box or compendium in fabulous condition. The box contains: Three games boards: Chess / draughts / checkers; the race game and go bang.

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Games

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Entertainment Compendium Decanter Games Humidor
Victorian Mahogany Entertainment Compendium Decanter Games Humidor

Victorian Mahogany Entertainment Compendium Decanter Games Humidor

Located in Northampton, GB

From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Mahogany Entertainment Box. The Box of rectangular shape made from Mahogany with a stepped plinth base. The Box fe...

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Early 20th Century Silver Vintage Cigar Box Compendium
Early 20th Century Silver Vintage Cigar Box Compendium

Early 20th Century Silver Vintage Cigar Box Compendium

Located in London, by appointment only

An unusual and inventive vintage silver box made to house cigars, ashtrays, a petrol lighter, two silver wicks and matches, each in their own separate compartment. The exterior in re...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Mahogany Games Compendium, Cards and Board Games, circa 1890
Victorian Mahogany Games Compendium, Cards and Board Games, circa 1890

Victorian Mahogany Games Compendium, Cards and Board Games, circa 1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century Victorian mahogany cased games compendium, the interior comprising a boxwood and ebony chess set, Draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, lea...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century British Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, c.1900
20th Century British Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, c.1900

20th Century British Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century British made games compendium, the interior comprising a chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, leather bound boards for games, ...

Category

20th Century British Games

Materials

Pine

19th Century Victorian Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, C.1890
19th Century Victorian Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, C.1890

19th Century Victorian Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, C.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th Century Victorian walnut cased games compendium, the interior comprising a chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, leather bound boards fo...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Coromandel & Solid Silver Smokers Compendium, C.1900
19th Century Victorian Coromandel & Solid Silver Smokers Compendium, C.1900

19th Century Victorian Coromandel & Solid Silver Smokers Compendium, C.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Victorian coromandel wood smoker's compendium box with solid silver mounts, two top drawers for cigarettes and cigars and two small compartments for matche...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Victorian Games Compendium & Card Press c.1890
Antique 19th Century Victorian Games Compendium & Card Press c.1890

Antique 19th Century Victorian Games Compendium & Card Press c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian games compendium featuring intricate brass applied decorations throughout the exterior. At the centre, a card press is displayed, with two compartments...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Other Games

Materials

Brass

English Drinks Tantalus and Games Compendium from the Edwardian Era
English Drinks Tantalus and Games Compendium from the Edwardian Era

English Drinks Tantalus and Games Compendium from the Edwardian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English drinks tantalus of silver-mounted patinated oak with three decanters and a games drawer compendium from the Edwardian era. Featuring a top mount enclosing three squar...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated & Oak Tantalus & Games Compendium, c.1895
19th Century Victorian Silver Plated & Oak Tantalus & Games Compendium, c.1895

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated & Oak Tantalus & Games Compendium, c.1895

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th Century Victorian silver plated mounted on solid oak tantilus, with a humidor & games compendium, the interior comprising three cut crystal decanters with stoppers,...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Victorian Novelty Smokers Compendium Carriage c.1890
Antique 19th Century Victorian Novelty Smokers Compendium Carriage c.1890

Antique 19th Century Victorian Novelty Smokers Compendium Carriage c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th Century Victorian oak smoker's companion ingeniously fashioned in the style of a horse-drawn delivery van. This splendid piece features a hinged lid that gracefully...

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Antique 1890s British Other Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak & Silver Plate 3 Bottle Crystal Tantalus & Games Compendium
Antique English Oak & Silver Plate 3 Bottle Crystal Tantalus & Games Compendium

Antique English Oak & Silver Plate 3 Bottle Crystal Tantalus & Games Compendium

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium Box with 3 Cut Crystal Liquor Bottles, 6 Cordials and Multiple Games. Closed: 13.25" H x 14" W x 10.75" D Open:...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

19th Century English Coromandel Tantalus & Smoker's Compendium by Mappin & Webb
19th Century English Coromandel Tantalus & Smoker's Compendium by Mappin & Webb

19th Century English Coromandel Tantalus & Smoker's Compendium by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin Brothers

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional 19th century Coromandle tantalus by Mappin & Webb. The Tantalus has brass carrying handles and is brass strung, housing three lead crystal hobnail cut glass decanters ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, c.1890
19th Century Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, c.1890

19th Century Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th century Victorian coromandel cased games compendium, the interior comprising a carved white and red chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

English Wine Compendium or Cellarette 'Wine Cooler' of Mahogany, c.1840
English Wine Compendium or Cellarette 'Wine Cooler' of Mahogany, c.1840

English Wine Compendium or Cellarette 'Wine Cooler' of Mahogany, c.1840

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English compendium for wine or cellarette wine cooler (sarcophagus) of mahogany, c.1840, featuring a center-paneled canopy (or mitered top) with cavetto moulded edge, opening ...

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Antique 1840s English Wine Coolers

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games c.1890
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games c.1890

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th century Victorian burr walnut cased games compendium, the interior comprising a boxwood and ebony chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Walnut

Genuine Original J. A. Henckels Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker Compendium Art Deco
Genuine Original J. A. Henckels Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker Compendium Art Deco

Genuine Original J. A. Henckels Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker Compendium Art Deco

By J. A. Henckels

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Art Deco Circa 1930 From our Barware collection, we are delighted to offer this rare original art deco silver plated J. A. Henckels Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Antique English Cut Crystal Golden Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium, circa 1880
Antique English Cut Crystal Golden Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium, circa 1880

Antique English Cut Crystal Golden Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English cut crystal golden oak Tantalus and games compendium with Sheffield silver-plated mounts, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique 3 Crystal Decanter Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Antique 3 Crystal Decanter Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Antique 3 Crystal Decanter Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver plated cut brass gothic revival mounts and carry handles to the sides, circa 1880 i...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Mahjong Case, Chinese, Mahogany, Compendium, Game Set, Late 20th Century
Vintage Mahjong Case, Chinese, Mahogany, Compendium, Game Set, Late 20th Century

Vintage Mahjong Case, Chinese, Mahogany, Compendium, Game Set, Late 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage mahjong set. A Chinese, mahogany cased gaming set, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Appealing 144-piece vintage set with instructions Displays a des...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Games

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium Chess Drafts
19th Century Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium Chess Drafts

19th Century Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium Chess Drafts

Located in London, GB

It is not only a collectable set but a compendium which is guaranteed to provide a lot of fun.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Games

Materials

Leather, Wood, Boxwood, Ebony

Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Smoking Compendium
Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Smoking Compendium

Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Smoking Compendium

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver gentleman’s smoking compendium in the Art Deco style, an addition to smoking related silverwar...

Category

Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Taperstick and Vesta Box Compendium
Victorian Sterling Silver Taperstick and Vesta Box Compendium

Victorian Sterling Silver Taperstick and Vesta Box Compendium

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver taper candle holder and vesta box compendium; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection Thi...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver and Coromandel Tantalus & Games Compendium, circa 1895
Victorian Silver and Coromandel Tantalus & Games Compendium, circa 1895

Victorian Silver and Coromandel Tantalus & Games Compendium, circa 1895

By William Richard Corke

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century Victorian solid silver mounted on Coromandel Tantilus, humidor and games compendium, the interior comprising three cut crystal decanters with stoppers, four...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium, Victorian, 19th Century
Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium, Victorian, 19th Century

Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium, Victorian, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

This antique oak Tantalus is enclosing three square-cut crystal spirits decanters within a mirror-back compartment, with their original faceted stoppers and it comes with its key. An...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

SUBLIME ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY STERLING SILVER GENTLEMANS SHOOTING COMPENDIUM
SUBLIME ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY STERLING SILVER GENTLEMANS SHOOTING COMPENDIUM

SUBLIME ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY STERLING SILVER GENTLEMANS SHOOTING COMPENDIUM

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, highly collectable Viscount David Linley Gentleman's Shooting Compendium with Edi...

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games c.1890
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games c.1890

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century Victorian mahogany cased games compendium, the interior comprising a boxwood and ebony chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, lea...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium Chess Drafts Etc 19th Century
Antique Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium Chess Drafts Etc 19th Century

Antique Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium Chess Drafts Etc 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique Victorian coromandel and brass bound games compendium, the cut brass applied with six beautiful malachite bosses, Circa 1860 in date. Bearing the engra...

Category

Antique 1860s English Games

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Large Victorian Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box with Many Games
Large Victorian Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box with Many Games

Large Victorian Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box with Many Games

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Overall a large, complete and high quality 19th Century Games Compendium.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Victorian Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, C.1890
19th Century Victorian Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, C.1890

19th Century Victorian Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, C.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th century Victorian walnut cased games compendium, the interior comprising a chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, leather bound boards fo...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Walnut

19th C Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box over eight Games, Victorian
19th C Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box over eight Games, Victorian

19th C Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box over eight Games, Victorian

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Many different games are included within the compendium, including; Horse racing game with four cast metal horses Draughts; 24 piece and 5 spare counters - red, black, beige, brown.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Brass

Plane Smokers Compendium by A J A Henckels Germany Circa 1920
Plane Smokers Compendium by A J A Henckels Germany Circa 1920

Plane Smokers Compendium by A J A Henckels Germany Circa 1920

By J. A. Henckels

Located in London, GB

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19th Century Complete Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box over 10 Games

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Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

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Rare Alfred Dunhill Made in Italy 1950s Games Compendium Box Poker Cards Chess

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1920s Mahogany Dry Bar, Complete with Humidor and Game Compendium

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Victorian Oak Novelty Delivery Van Smoker's Cabinet dated 1897

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Located in London, GB

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Antique Games Compendium

Antique Games Compendium

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Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Games compendium by F.H Ayres, Manufacturer. Veneered in Thuya with brass escutcheon and hinges.

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Victorian Games Compendium.

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A 19th century Victorian games compendium in a mahogany box. The box is veneered with rosewood, has a lift up lid and two doors that open at the front. The front opening doors hol...

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By Toulmin & Gale

Located in Vancouver, BC

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Located in New York, NY

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Antique 19th Century English Games

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