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Outstanding Games Box in Burl Walnut, Brass and Malachite, c.1880

About the Item

A stunning English Victorian Games / playing card box made from Burl Walnut mounted with impressive polished brass mounts beautifully detailed, and in turn, inset with polished green malachite stones. The box comes with a working (replacement) key which when unlocked reveals a fitted interior complete with a wooden cribbage board, whist markers, leather Bezique markers, gaming chips etc. The box is lucky enough to have it's original brass makers plaque, J A Magill / Donegal Place / Belfast. A superb box in excellent condition dating to c.1880, Victorian in era. 12 1/4" x 9" x 5". Item: 43385 Free worldwide registered airmail directly from the UK.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 433851stDibs: LU3365327884482
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