Games
Games
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Circa 1690
10212 17th century Antique Silver Counter Box
An antique silver counter box of typical cylindrical form. The hand engraved decoration is very unusual having a finely worked matted and hatched background. The pull-off cover is decorated with the Tudor rose, the sides with cherubs, fruit and foliage. Weight approx.10 grams, 0.4 troy ounces. Diameter 2.1cm. Height 1.8cm. Probably English. Circa 1690. Unmarked silver. 17th century.
Literature. Counter boxes contained a number of disks, commonly stamped or engraved with portraits of English monarchs, that were used as game markers and counting devices. Counter boxes were rarely marked.
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Circa 1710
Thomas Kedder
10454 Queen Anne Antique Silver Box
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A charming little historical item. An early 18th century silver counter box of small size containing 11 embossed gaming counter/medalettes. The pull off cover is embossed with a portrait bust of Queen Anne between “Q and A”. Prick dot owner’s initials “EW” below. Weight 11g. Diameter 2.4cm, 0.95ins. Height 1.1cm, 0.4ins. Maker Thomas Kedder, a known box maker of the period. Circa 1710. Unmarked silver.
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Circa 1710
Thomas Kedder
10459 Queen Anne Antique Silver Box
An interesting little silver counter box from the reign of Queen Anne. Small size. It contains four embossed gaming counter/medalettes. The pull off cover has a bead border and is embossed with a portrait bust of Queen Anne between “Q and A”. Weight 8g. Diameter 2.3cm, 0.9ins. Height 1cm, 0.39ins. Maker Thomas Kedder, a known box maker of the period. Circa 1710. Unmarked silver.
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1978
Deakin & Francis
9128 Silver Travelling Chess Set
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Perfect gift. A sterling silver set of chess pieces and matching playing board. All in the original black leather case. The sterling silver board fits onto a black resin base. Weight of silver pieces and board 197 grams, 6.3 troy ounces. Board measures 9.2 cm square. Carrying case measures 14.5 cm x 12.5 cm, height 2.5 cm. Birmingham 1978.
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