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Counter Box

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This engraved ivory counter box contains four counters engraved on each side with the ace, two, three and four of clubs respectively. The top of the box is engraved with a small club within a border of circles and dots filled in with black.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Box
  • Lid
  • Counter
  • Counter
  • Counter
  • Counter
Materials and techniques
Ivory, engraved
Brief description
Counter box, ace, clubs, English, 19th century.
Physical description
Counter box, engraved ivory, containing four counters engraved on each side with the ace, two three and four of clubs respectively. Circular with screw-cover; the top of the box engraved with a small club-pip within a border of circles and dots, filled in with black. The pips in each counter are also black.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.0625in
Object history
Bequeathed by Mrs G.B. Roberts.
Subject depicted
Summary
This engraved ivory counter box contains four counters engraved on each side with the ace, two, three and four of clubs respectively. The top of the box is engraved with a small club within a border of circles and dots filled in with black.
Bibliographic reference
List of Works of Art acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum during the Year 1902 arranged according to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1906. pp.332
Collection
Accession number
1519A-1902

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Record createdJune 10, 2009
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