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Elegant silver-plated platter by Franco Lapini, featuring six finely sculpted shells supported by an intertwined fish composition. This exceptional piece perfectly combines elegance ...

A stunning chessboard in Pietra Dura marble produced in Italy in the mid 19th century. The chessboard is framed with a wooden frame. The chess pieces are made in metal and are probab...

This is a very attractive antique pair of Italian silver plated fighting cockerels, circa 1920 in date. These beautifully sculpted and hand-chased fine textured cockerels are in realistic aggressive and dynamic fighting poses with flowing plumage and open wings ready to attack. They will add a touch of action to your dining table, game table or buffet. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 20 cm x Width 16 cm x Depth 15 cm Height 19 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 16 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches Height 7 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches A cockfight is a sport between two roosters (cocks), or more accurately gamecocks, held in a ring called a cockpit. The history of raising fowl for fighting goes back 6,000 years. The first documented use of the word gamecock, denoting use of the cock as to a “game”, a sport,pastime or entertainment, was recorded in 1646, after the term “cock of the game” used by George Wilson, in the earliest known book on the sport of cockfighting in The Commendation of Cocks and Cock Fighting in 1607. But it was during Magellan's voyage of discovery of the Philippines in 1521 when modern cockfighting was first witnessed and documented by AntonioPigafetta, Magellan's chronicler, in the kingdom of Taytay. The combatants, referred to as gamecocks, are specially bred birds, conditioned for increased stamina and strength. The comb and wattle are cut off in order to meet show standards of the American Gamefowl Society and the Old English Game...

Beautiful game box, hand made by Ottaviani in Italy Rocanati, this box has R mark and also shows 925 sterling mark on side of the R. All chips and card seem to be in the box and some...

Vintage chess board - game set box for Dal Negro by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s. The box is made in walnut wood, and it includes chess game, checkers game, card game...

Large and Rare Antique Malachite & Carrara Marble Chess Board Early 20th Century This is a wonderful antique Italian malachite and carrara marble chess board with complete chess piec...

Mid-20th century golden and black brass chess set with wooden board/box by Hans Teppich, Israel By: Hans Teppich Material: metal, copper, wood, zinc, bra...

Sterling silver cigarette case. Not monogrammed. Weight is 217 grams  

A beautiful silver plated biscuit barrel on a tray. The tray and the barrel are marked, but the marks are very small, maker unknown. Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1960. ...

A vintage marble backgammon game set, 20th century. In pink, black, and gray marble.

Edwardian, sterling silver trefoil form table lighter, Birmingham, England, 1914, John Collard Vickery - maker. Measures: 3 3/4 inches wide x 3 3/4 inches deep x 2 1/2 inches high. W...

1970s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti Chess board - Game set Box for Dal Negro in walnut wood , the set is in excellent condition and includes chess game, c...