OGW4252
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c1820 Chinese Indian Deep Carved Ivory Box
with MOP Counters also deep carved / Whist
This exquisite box was made in Canton c1820 of Indian Ivory - it measures 3.5 * 1.625 * 1.625 inches [ Centimeters 9 * 3.5 * 3.5 ]. Whilst the base is plain all the remaining five sides are deeply carved with scenes of village life - the pictures show the extent of the skills of the carvers.
With the top off we see a two partition interior in the traditional blue lining indicative of the period. The are six round deep carved Mother of Pearl measuring 3.5 cm across by .3 cm in depth. One side showing village scenes deeply carved into the MOP - the other side having a decorative border with a blank 1.9 cm plain roundel.
The five oblong counters measure 4cm by .3cm and again have deep carved scenes of typical village life on one side with the reverse showing an intricate deep carved border with a blank 1.8cm plain roundel
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OGW1018
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VICTORIAN WHIST
GAMING COUNTER BOX
with carved lid with the word WHIST within a floral
pattern on it, containing four bone gaming counters numbered with numbers
in green 2.5cm. diameter - Condition very good - one marker, no
1, has small
slice missing
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OGY4191X
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c1818 Boxed Set of 24 [ complete ] Gilded Latten Gaming / Whist Counters by Thomason
Box is made of lattern with a lift off lid. Height 4.7cm Diameter 3.0cm
The box is decorated with two groups on circumferential Circles.
The lid shows four overlapping playing cards - the four aces with the duty ace [ Ace of Spades ] on top.
The lid is inscribed "MATHEWS ON THE GAME OF WHIST"
The box contains the complete set of 24 gilded latten counters each being 27mm in diameter.
The obverses' are all the same - half length figure of 'silence' looking to the right
with crossed laurel sprays below and inscribed "MATHEWS ON THE GAME OF WHIST"
The are 24 Unique reverse sides each bearing an inscription with a rule of whist apart from
one that reads "HOYLE / SO FAR FROM BEING / ABLE TO TEACH THE GAME / WAS NOT FIT TO SIT DOWN /WITH A THIRD RATE /
PLAYER OF THE / DAY / M. PAGE 47."
Quite a defamatory statement to make about the acknowledged doyen of the game
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375.00
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OGW1017
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VICTORIAN WHIST
GAMING COUNTER BOX
with carved lid with the word WHIST on it and
a concentric and leaf pattern, containing four bone gaming counters
numbered with a concentric ring pen work circles 2.5cm. diameter - Condition
very good - one marker, no
1, has very small chip at edge.
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OGX637
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Early 19th Century
Mother of Pearl Boxed Whist Markers
This item consists of a MOP box measuring 3.5 by 4.2 cms at widest points – It
has a sliding lid measuring 2.2 by 3.5. cms and inside are four MOP counters
measuring 2.1 by 2.8 cms. These four counters are hand painted and each feature
a King and a suit symbol. They are wafer thin – The condition is excellent – No
damage at all to the box – the markers are also excellent but there
is a little missing paint from the red suit symbol makers.
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350
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OGY4194X
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A German / Austro-Hungarian counter box with Armorial gaming Counters
Engined turned and initialed [ LM ] containing four 'struck' counters with a Coat of Arms
on one side and with playing cards on the other. Each counter is 'signed' "F.H.Leppich".
Box is unmarked. Diameter of box: 2.8cm
Diameter of counters: 2.5cm
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475.00
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OGW453
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Early
19th Century French Mother-Of-Pearl Trump Indicators
and Whist Counter
Box.
This box contains four mother-of-pearl whist suit markers, each hand painted
with a King in each of the four suits - King is single full length figure
with a crown - 3.6 diameter - condition of box is excellent - Counters are
very good - slight wearing of the paintwork.
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300
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OGX4056
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Early Victorian Mother
of Pearl Boxed Whist Markers - c 1840
This item consists of a Mother of Pearl carved and fretted box measuring – It
has a sliding lid and inside are four MOP counters/suit markers
measuring
These four counters are hand painted and each feature
a King and a suit symbol. They are wafer thin – The condition is excellent – No
damage at all to the box – the markers are also excellent.
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400
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OGW3848
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An early
19th century gold mounted ivory counter box + Counters
This drum shaped box with a screw lid contains sixteen
gold mounted ivory counters - this is complete.
Some
minor natural discoloration to ivory throughout, otherwise very
good condition.
This natural colour change is mentioned for completeness of description but it
does not distract from this exceptional early item.
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OGW8503
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German Legend Keep Your Temper Whist Box c1860
Made [ perhaps by T W Ingram ] in Gilt Bronze this cylindrical box is machined to give a nicely turned base.
Presumably made for the export market it measures 21mm and the counters measure 18mm.
The box portrays a seated man facing left with one card above his head in his right hand; his left hand containing a fistful of cards.
There are three counters, one missing, in very fine condition.
One portrays man facing to his right with one hand on the table and the other at his side and is inscribed "ICH PASSE" [ I PASS ]
On the reverse is inscribed "WER ZULEZT LACHT DER LACHT GUT" [ WE AT LAST LAUGHED AND LAUGHED GOOD ]
One portrays a man facing left his head resting on his right hand and his left hand holding a fistful of cards resting on the table and is inscribed "ICH GEHE MIT" [ I'M GOING WITH ]
On the reverse is inscribed "GIEB DU DAS HUHN ICH GEB DEN WEIN" [ YOU GIVE THE CHICKEN I WILL GIVE THE WINE ]
One portrays the man facing left in the same stance as the box lid and is inscribed "ICH FORDERE" [ I CLAIM ]
on the reverse is inscribed "SO HAB ICH MIR VORGENKOMMEN DURCH ZU KOMMEN" [ SO I HAVE SOMETHING IN MIND THAT WILL COME TRUE ]
Inner box lid has a slight dink which does not distract or hinder the closing of the box.
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OGW8504
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Whist Marker Box containing Chevalier/Esquire Whist Markers c1860
Bronze top with inscribed Ace of Spades with WHIST and MARKERS either side of it. Bronze base with machine turned pattern. Box measures 19mm.
Contains fou r identical whist markers with Obverse showing a gentleman standing inscribed ESQ UIRE and on the Reverse a soldier with sword at his side inscribed CHEV ALIER - counters measure 17mm.
COMPLETE - Good condition throughout.
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OGW8505
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Whist Marker Box containing Chevalier/Esquire Whist Markers c1860
Bronze top with inscribed Ace of Spades with WHIST and MARKERS either side of it. Bronze base with machine turned pattern. Box measures 19mm.
Contains four identical whist markers with Obverse showing a gentleman standing inscribed ESQ UIRE and on the Reverse a soldier with sword at his side inscribed CHEV ALIER - counters  measure 17mm.
COMPLETE - Good condition throughout.
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£125.00
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OGW8509
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Bone Whist Box with  Counter insert in top and containing four counters c1860s.
Threaded bone whist box with inevitable crack but still fully serviceable. The lid contains a George IIII whist counter inset; the box is 29mm diameter.
The box contains four brass George IIII [ George IV ] whist markers. The Obverse showing the bust of George IV, facing left, with the inscription GEORGIUS IIII D:G: BRITT:REX F:D:.
The Reverse shows a Royal Crown in wreath; the counters are 22mm in diameter.
COMPLETE
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£160.00
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OGW8510
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Keep Your Temper Whist Box and Counters c1860s.
Cylindrical Box with Bronze top and base containing four brass whist markers.
Lid shows man, facing right, playing a card to the table with his right hand to his chest containing a fistful of cards. [ Keep your cards close to your chest ! perhaps ? ].
Above his head and arced is the inscription KEEP YOUR TEMPER. Box measures 25mm in diameter.
The four counters are identical, the Obverse being the same as the lid above, but in Brass. The Reverse being a figural image of a Rose and a Serpent inscribed WISDOM AND PLEASURE. The counters are 21mm in diameter. the counters are near FDC and the box is in first class order.
COMPLETE
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£145.00
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OGW8514
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Brass Box of NAVAL VICTORIES c1820
Whist / Counter box contain THREE of SIX counters commemorating Naval Victories 1794 to 1816.
Filigree lid with decorative raised center inscribed NAVAL VICORIES over a wreath. Box is 26mm in diameter. Box has machine worked swirl base.
The following THREE counters are present.
Obverse: Bust of ADMIRAL LORD EXMOUTH facing right.
Reverse: ALGIERS / AUGUST / 1816
Obverse: Bust of ADM. VISC. NELSON K.B.D. OF BRONTE facing left.
Reverse: NILE / 1. AUGT 1798. / COPENHAGEN/ 1. APRIL 1801. /  TRAFALGAR 21 OCT. 1805.
Obverse: Bust of ADMIRAL EARL ST. VINCENT. facing left.
Reverse: THE / SPANISH FLEET / DEFEATED / 14. FEBY, / 1797.
Counters are 22mm in diameter.
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OGW8515
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1850 WHIST / COUNTER BOX with Royal Theme.
A gilt brass box containing four counters [ COMPLETE ]. Lid, Bracteate, inscribed THE / QUEEN / PRINCE / ALBERT / AND / BRIITAIN'S / HOPE all within a wreath. 
The base, Bracteate, depicts the arms of Britain with a wreath. the box is 28mm in diameter.
The four counters are in white metal and are 26mm in diameter.
Obverse: Cameos of the six Royal children, grouped in pairs - known as THE ROYAL FAMILY.
Reverse: Inscribed VICTORIA / PRINCESS ROYAL / BORN 21 NOV 1840 / ALBERT, PRINCE OF WALES / BORN 9 NOV 1841 / PRINCESS ALICE / BORN 25 APRIL 1843 / PRINCE ALFRED / BORN 6 AUG 1844 / PRINCESS HELENA / BORN 25 MAY 1846 / PRINCESS LOUISA / BORN 18 MAR 1848 / PRINCE ARTHUR / BORN / 2 MAY 1850
Box is made by ALLEN & MOORE
Obverse: Three Master sailing ship with inscription THE WOODEN WALLS OF OLD ENGLAND
Reverse: Portrait of sailor and achor and inscription BRITAINS HOPE /.../THE PRINCE OF WALES
Obverse: Portrait of Victoria crowned and facing left. Outer inscription BORN MAY 24 1819 CROWNED JUNE 28 1838 MARRIED FEB 101840. Inner inscription reads H.M.G.M. QUEEN ....VICTORIA.
Reverse: Portrait of warrior with shield embossed with Union Jack and Lion inscribed EUROPE'S...GLORY / GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Die fault on edge at 8 o'clock.
Obverse: Portrait of Prince Albert facing left. Outer inscription reads BORN AUGUST 26 1819 MARRIED FEBRUARY 10 1840. Inner inscription reads H.R.H. PRINCE .... ALBERT.
Bust of albert has initials "A&M" on arm - ALLEN AND MOORE
Reverse: Depicts \englands industrial strength and read ENGLAND'S PRIDE and signed at the bottom "A&M."
Box height 10.5mm
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£150.00
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OGW8516
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1850 WHIST / COUNTER BOX with Royal Theme.
A gilt brass box containing THREE counters [ COMPLETE ]. Lid, Bracteate, inscribed THE / QUEEN / PRINCE / ALBERT / AND / BRIITAIN'S / HOPE all within a wreath. The base, Bracteate, depicts the arms of Britain with a wreath. the box is 28mm in diameter.
The THREE counters are in white metal and are 26mm in diameter.
Box is made by ALLEN & MOORE
Obverse: Three Master sailing ship with inscription THE WOODEN WALLS OF OLD ENGLAND
Reverse: Portrait of sailor and achor and inscription BRITAINS HOPE /.../THE PRINCE OF WALES
Obverse: Portrait of Victoria crowned and facing left. Outer inscription BORN MAY 24 1819 CROWNED JUNE 28 1838 MARRIED FEB 101840. Inner inscription reads H.M.G.M. QUEEN ....VICTORIA.
Reverse: Portrait of warrior with shield embossed with Union Jack and Lion inscribed EUROPE'S...GLORY / GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Die fault on edge at 8 o'clock.
Obverse: Portrait of Prince Albert facing left. Outer inscription reads BORN AUGUST 26 1819 MARRIED FEBRUARY 10 1840. Inner inscription reads H.R.H. PRINCE .... ALBERT.
Reverse: Depicts \englands industrial strength and read ENGLAND'S PRIDE and signed at the bottom "A&M."
Box height 8mm
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OGW8518
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Machined Brass Whist box with four matching counters.
This box has been silvered, the lid has the wording WHIST in a bracetted sign amongst a machined pattern. The base has the nine diagrams whitch detail the Hoyle scoring method and the diagram has surrounding inscription HOYLES SCORING METHOD.
The four brass counters show a seated man facing right on the obverse inscribed KEEP YOUR TEMPER. The man has one hand on the table playing a card and his left hand clutched to his chest with a fistful of cards.
On the reverse there is an inscription WISDOM / AND PLEASURE enclosing a Rose intertwined with a Serpant.
The box is 25mm in diameter and the counters are 21mm in diameter.
COMPLETE
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OGW8526
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Metal Japanese Gilded Whist markers c1880 - excellent condition.
A matched pair of beautifully decorated and gilded Whist Markers.
The scenes are very Japanese and reflect a high standard of workmanship.
The tabs are typical of the Shibayama craft with delicate inlaid insects.
Both counters are in first class condition and represent the best of their type available.
Each weighs 230grams and measures 90mm by 49mm |
£425.00
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OGW8520
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Brass Whist Box with four matching counters - Wheel of Fortune.
Box is 25mm in diameter, the lid portrays a woman on a Wheel of Fortune, she is standing on one leg with her right leg off the horizontal as if she was running. Base is machined tooled.
Each matching counter, on the Obverse, shows an Ace of Spades within the motto of the Order of the Garter with a Crown above between oak and palm braches.
The Reverse shows female seated on a wheel of fortune. Counter is 21.5mm in diameter.
One reference book believes this to be a Gaming Club Counter but perhaps the author never had the opportunity to view a box of four and could not appreciate that these are in fact Whist Markers
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OGX 3381
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c1840
SET OF GOLD/ENAMELLED WHIST MARKERS IN A GOLD BOX
This is a set of four
whist markers - continental style with Simple, Double, Triple and Quadruple
on the backs. Three have Court Cards on the face side: clubs, diamonds
and hearts. The fourth an ace represents Spades. This is a scenic ace,
the pieces are continental possibly German.
They measure 1.5 cms in diameter
and fit perfectly into gold box with Whist on the lid and a clip on one
side for attaching, possibly, to a watch chain. Gold box is very prettily
engraved. Condition is excellent on all pieces - no damage /scratches
etc - a truely wonderful piece.
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OGW 8527
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Japanese Hand Carved Ivory Bridge Markers c1899
A matched pair of Japanese Ivory Markers -
this is the first we have ever seen that scores for Bridge.
The markers are deeply carved with intricate monkey designs.
The click up indators are also in Ivory. Each counter weighs 165grams and measures 157mm by 65mm.
Each marker is scores Tricks and Honours.
Even the corners carrying engravings.
The reverse appears to be plain Ivory but on a closer inspection each has a delicately engraved hill scene with trees on the top right hand side and a lowland hill scene with grasses on the bottom left. It is impossible to photograph these additional attributes to show them in their full |
£1,500.00
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OGX630
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c1860s A Pair of Ivory and Ebony Whist Scorers
This item is a pair of matched ivory and ebony whist markers – they measure 5.0 cms in diameter.- The consist of a wooden base upon which is attached a circular ivory disc numbered 0-9 – At the centre a hand is pivoted to point to the appropriate number The hand is also made of ivory– The markers are in very good condition – no damage the hand/finger are also undamaged – There is a little wear on one so the numbers are less clear
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OGW8530
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c1850s Four Porcelain Whist Markers 34mm
These porcelain counters were used in the game of Whist and acted as 'whist markers' and scorers.
They are continental in origin with Suited Kings on one side, glazed [ typically French Club Suit ] and the wording Simple, Double, Triple and Quadruple on the reverse, unglazed.
Condition is very good with no chips or cracking. Some small wear to the gold rim edging.
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£110.00
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OGW3624
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c1850s Four Porcelain Whist Markers 34mm
These porcelain counters were used in the game of Whist and acted as 'whist markers' and scorers.
They are continental in origin with Suited Kings on one side, glazed, [ typically French Club Suit ] and the wording Simple, Double, Triple and Quadruple on the reverse, unglazed.
Condition is very good with no chips or cracking. As is usual the gold rim edging has worn.
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OGW3619
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c1850s Four Porcelain Whist Markers 34mm
These porcelain counters were used in the game of Whist and acted as 'whist markers' and scorers.
They are continental in origin with Suited Kings on one side, glazed [ typically French Club Suit ] and the wording Simple, Double, Triple and Quadruple on the reverse, unglazed.
Condition is very good with no chips or cracking. Some small wear to the gold rim edging.
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£110.00
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OGW8529
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c1850s Four Porcelain Whist Markers 36mm in Circular box
These porcelain counters were used in the game of Whist and acted as 'whist markers' and scorers.
They are continental in origin with Suited Kings on one side, glazed [ typically French Club Suit ] and the wording Simple, Double, Triple and Quadruple on the reverse, unglazed.
They are house in a lift of top circular blue box measuring 40mm in diameter which is in very good condition.
Condition of the markers is very good with no chips or cracking. Some small wear to the gold rim edging.
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OGW3424
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Late 19th Century Whist Markers 30.00mm
This is only the second set of these Whist / Trump markers we have ever scene.
They are made of smooth porcelain, glazed on both sides.
The side equivalent to simple, double etc show figural black and white scenes. A man shooting at two hares, two lovers embracing, Man with Woman and Dog and the last one depicting four men [ perhaps ] fighting.
The reverse s show the suit signs of Clubs, Hearts, Diamonds and Spades.
Condition is very good throughout.
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£145.00
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OGW3381
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c1850s Four Porcelain Whist Markers 34mm in Circular box
These porcelain counters were used in the game of Whist and acted as 'whist markers' and scorers. 
They are continental in origin with Suited Kings on one side, glazed [ typically French Club Suit ] and the wording Simple, Double, Triple and Quadruple on the reverse, unglazed.
They are house in a lift of top circular box measuring 38mm in diameter. The lid top inscribed with four overlapping playing cards; some ink marking obscuring one card. The base of the box has a mock turtle pattern. It is in good condition.
Condition of the markers is very good with no chips or cracking. Minimal wear to the gold rim edging.
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£130.00
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OGW8531
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c1850s Four Porcelain Whist Markers 31.50mm in small box
These porcelain counters were used in the game of Whist and acted as 'whist markers' and scorers.
They are continental in origin with Suited Kings on one side, glazed [ typically French Club Suit ] and the wording Simple, Double, Triple and Quadruple on the reverse, unglazed.
They are house in a lift square box measuring 80mm in which they sit in a felt recessed space. The box has seen some wear and tear though it is still very serviceable with a front metal catch.
Condition of these smaller markers is very good with no chips or cracking. Some small wear to the gold rim edging.
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OGX639
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c1860s A celluloid type Whist Scorer – marked with diamonds
This item consists of a strip measuring 2.5 cms by 15 cms and divided into ten sections numbered 0-9 – There is also a slide (not unlike a belt buckle) that slides along –hence highlighting a number - The strip is decorated in diamond symbols – the slider is playing cards – The condition is v good – a little wear on the diamonds and on the slider – a good fit.
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OGX642
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c1860s A celluloid Whist Scorer Marker - Hearts
This item consists of a strip measuring 2.5 cms by 15 cms and divided into ten sections numbered 0-9 – There is also a slide (not unlike a belt buckle) that slides along –hence highlighting a number - The strip is decorated in hearts symbols – the slider is floral – The condition is good – there is a lot of wear to the strip – the numbers being barely visible – a good fit.
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OGW 3622
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c1860s Bone Whist Box with four counters.
An attractive bone circular whist box. The lid is inscribed "WHIST" in
the midst of a decorative display of playing cards: the Court cards being
single courts. The screw cap opens to reveal the standard four whist markers.
Each is inscribed with concentric circles from one to four inclusive. This
box is in very good condition with no visible defects.
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OGW 3847
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Victorian
Wooden Box with WHIST Porcelain inset to lid - & 16 Porcelain Whist
Markers.
The top of the box bearing
an circular Porcelain inset reading WHIST along
with card motifs, The four suit sysmbols are represented on the lid.
The inside contains a full set of sixteen circular porcelain Whist counters bearing
the suits sysbols and their respective Kings. The reverse carries the standard
single, double.
Insured Postage is included in the price
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OGW3849
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Box with 16 Keep
Your Temper fretted Mother of Pearl Counters c1830/40
Exceptional item - Eight oblong and Eight Round engraved and fretted mother
of pearl whist / gaming tokens.
Each inscribed "Keep Your Temper" with Chinese Village Scenes on
the reverse - Housed in a box with seated space for this complete set of counters.The
eight circular counter where used to score points and the eight oblong to mark
the games that had been won - a double set for short whist.
Box has a few scuff on the outside but this does distract from this truly exceptional
piece.
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OGW 3618
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Late 19th Century Tunbridge Ware
Whist Counter Box.
Traditional Tunbridge Ware pattern to top of this ribbed circular box.
Screw top reveals the standard four counters for Whist scoring. The pieces
are bright and very attractive. The items is in very good condition with
no visible defect - a very attractive item.
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c1860 BOXED IVORY WHIST MARKERS (PAIR OF HANDS)
This item consists of two ivory hands on matching bases that would have been used to score Whist - The hands are excellent - undamaged - smooth turning -They come in the original box where they fit perfectly into velvet indents - Box is excellent - just v light scuffing at the edges
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Mid
to late 19th Century Palais Royal Mother-Of-Pearl Whist Counter Box.
This box has an engraved gold cartouche - containing
four numbered mother-of-pearl whist/gaming counters with reeded and feathered
borders - diameter 3.3cm. Condition is excellent - very pretty item.
First Class / Air Mail Postage: to UK - £2.00 / to Europe - £2.50 / to Other - £3.00 - insured is an additional £5.00 |
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Mid
to late 19th Century Mother Of Pearl Whist Box – Gaming
This box has a domed lid with four numbered mother of pearl counters,
3.5cm diameter - excellent condition.
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c1890 UNUSUAL IVORY SCORER FOR CARD GAMES - possibly WHIST
This item is a piece of ivory in the shape of a Celtic cross - There are two arrows on it and the word "Patent" across the centre - Holes are grouped in sixes - Attached is a chain with an ivory peg - there is a ring with no chain with implies there was another ivory peg that is missing - from the two arrows it would semm to be a scorer for two people - possibly Short Whist
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c1850s FOUR PORCELAIN WHIST MARKERS CONTINENTAL
These porcelain whist markers and scorers measure 3.3 cms in diameter -They are continental probably French - and Feature kings on one side - And the words Single, Double, Triple and Quadruple on the other - The markers are in very good condition - Tne quadruple has a chip on it on the reverse only.
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c1890s ART
NOUVEAU STYLE CONTINENTAL WHIST GAMING BOX
This item looks like a book
measuring 14 by 12 by 3 cms - It has enamelled playing cards with continental
style pips on the front - It opens to reveal in the lid 4 MOP whist markers
(one side having a suit symbol on it and the other 1 to 4 dots for scoring)
- and four more enamelled cards as decoration - there also appears to be
a space for a rule booklet but this is missing - Inside the base is space
for two packs of cards - being continental these cards are 8.5 by 5.5 cms
- The item is made of wood covered with possibly leather or similar material
- The item is in excellent condition - no damage to the enamelling or to
the box surface - the lock which look v ornate and has a decorative padlock
on it is made of white metal (there is a small mark on one edge but not
clear enough to read - we believe it is silver) This catch does not close
firmly -there appears to be e a small metal strip is missing - The interior
oval panel has a very slight stain at the base - otherwise it is excellent
- The cards in are period French cards but a two piquet decks not full
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1890s - Turned Ivory Whist Box - Gaming
The relief carved lid centred by a club motif,
the four counters numbered in clubs, with reeded decoration, 3cm diameter
- 1 and 3 marker slightly larger than 2 and 4 however design is identical.
Base has a crack (may have been repaired) and a small burn mark to
outside - see scan.
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