Counter Box
19th century (made)
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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.
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Parts | This object consists of 6 parts.
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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. |
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Object history | Bequeathed by Mrs G.B. Roberts. |
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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 |
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Accession number | 1519A-1902 |
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Record created | June 10, 2009 |
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