gaming counters, counters for the game of reversino
Board Game
early 18th century (published)
early 18th century (published)
| Place of origin |
Design: ivory, decorated with comedia del'arte figures, flowers and insects
No. of squares: n/a
Squares illustrated: n/a
Square numbering: n/a
Squares titled: n/a
Subject of starting square: n/a
Subject of ending square: n/a
No. of squares: n/a
Squares illustrated: n/a
Square numbering: n/a
Squares titled: n/a
Subject of starting square: n/a
Subject of ending square: n/a
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 28 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | gaming counters, counters for the game of reversino (manufacturer's title) |
| Physical description | Design: ivory, decorated with comedia del'arte figures, flowers and insects No. of squares: n/a Squares illustrated: n/a Square numbering: n/a Squares titled: n/a Subject of starting square: n/a Subject of ending square: n/a |
| Dimensions | Size: box - 2 3/8in x 3¼in x 3/4in |
| Object history | In the Hamburg Museum für Kunst und Gewerke is a complete set of 4 similar boxes - see J Brinckmann , 1894, p. 725. also see Misc. 6-1960 The dolls' rooms MONT PLAISIR show the game being played, however, there are no known rules, except the game is thought to be a card game. |
| Historical context | Rewards: n/a Forfeits: n/a No. of Players: one Equipment required: ivory box, engraved and coloured. On the top of the hinged lid is a disc with a cout out segment; it can be rotated to reveal the numbers 1 to 10 contained in the box are 27 counters, 3 rect. numbered 10,20,50; 7 circular with emblems and mottoes in French; 17 long rect with floral decoration. Rules placement: n/a |
| Production | mariaval le jeune, paris |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.3258-1953 |
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| Record created | March 4, 2000 |
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