English Victorian Antique Games Compendium Box

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...

This is a high quality antique Games Compendium, complete with over 8 individual games in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid, all dating to the Victorian period of the 19th Century. 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...

Heading : Victorian coromandel games compendium Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : England Decoration : Contains: Chess, Draughts and Backgammon board, all chess pieces mounted ...

My description is quite lengthy and thorough because I feel this is an important piece of museum quality antiquity and significance; worthy ...