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19th Century Hand Carved Prisoner of War 'POW' Domino Set

About the Item

We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a mid-19th century hand carved Prisoner of War (POW) domino set. Made from mutton bone and hand carved with a detailed and carved motif box. This example shows some lovely detail and some of the original paint is still present across the dominos. The lid slides open to reveal 27 hand carved dominos. A simple yet highly decorative piece of POW gaming artifact. Size: Box – H 2.5” x W 5.5” x D 1.5” Origin: Europe Date: Mid-19th century Condition: Fair Item condition This is an antique item dated mid-19th century, so please expected wear and tear. The photographs aim to illustrate this in the form of close-up pictures of its aged patination and light losses across the corners of the box detail.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Natural Fiber,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304226929812

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