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19th Century Complete Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box Many Games

About the Item

This is a high quality Games Compendium, complete with over 8 individual games, all in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid. All the pieces are well made and complete. The box is made of a jointed hardwood, possibly red walnut and is a high quality piece in its own right. The box has developed a lovely color and patination from use and wear. The box lid has two brass hinges and two brass loop catches to secure it closed. The interior is sectioned into different sub compartments by hardwood dividers. 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. Chess set - well turned hardwood (boxwood?) with king 5.6 cm high 3 sets (1x large, 2x small) of playing cards 2 x whist marker boards and 2 x bezique marker boards 2 x dice shakers in turned boxwood with 2 x dice Cribbage board (inlaid) Tiddlywinks - many discs Two original boards are included; a horse racing 4-part board and a chess/draughts board, both stored in a compartment under the lid as per the images. We date this fine game to the second half of the 19th century, circa 1870. Overall a complete, high quality Games Compendium.

Dimensions:

Height: 3.15 in (8.01 cm)Width: 12.38 in (31.45 cm)Depth: 7.8 in (19.82 cm)

Style:

Victorian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Hardwood,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1870

Condition:

Repaired: Some old restoration to the box as expected. Wear consistent with age and use. Wear from use to all playing pieces, boards and the box. Some old scratches to the box from use Please see Images.

Seller Location:

Lincoln, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: O 1881stDibs: LU990322663012

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