Gaming Counters
1840-1860 (published)
Place of origin |
Design: wooden Tunbridge ware contained in a round box witha diamond pattern on the lid; sides of top and base are ribbed; top and bottom screw together
Object details
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Brief description | Boxed set of gaming counters, Tunbridgeware made in England in about 1850 |
Physical description | Design: wooden Tunbridge ware contained in a round box witha diamond pattern on the lid; sides of top and base are ribbed; top and bottom screw together |
Dimensions | Size: diam 1¼in |
Object history | These would be used for gaming and then at the end of play be cashed up and taken away by the owner to be used again. |
Historical context | No. of Players: any Equipment required: 4 counters, 2 with 4 solid points to diamond pattern and 2 with 8 points to the diamond pattern |
Production | unknown |
Collection | |
Accession number | MISC.246-1981 |
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Record created | March 4, 2000 |
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