An inlaid walnut backgammon counter box
circa 1930
with a brass carrying handle, the blue felt-lined interior containing thirty blue and cream celluloid backgammon counters, a large doubling up cube, three die, and two inlaid walnut shakers; together with a burr walnut gambling chip box of square section with an ivory carrying handle, retailers mark "John Bagshawe & Sons, Church Street, Liverpool" to the underside, and a circular mahogany gambling chip box with a catalin handle,
32cm wide (3).
with a brass carrying handle, the blue felt-lined interior containing thirty blue and cream celluloid backgammon counters, a large doubling up cube, three die, and two inlaid walnut shakers; together with a burr walnut gambling chip box of square section with an ivory carrying handle, retailers mark "John Bagshawe & Sons, Church Street, Liverpool" to the underside, and a circular mahogany gambling chip box with a catalin handle,
32cm wide (3).
Estimate:
£200 - 300
€230 - 350
US$ 300 - 450
€230 - 350
US$ 300 - 450
Footnotes
- Important notice: buyers must check their own local regulations for the importation of ivory before bidding on this lot, as import of this set may be denied by countries outside of the European Union. Please contact the department if you require further details.
Category: Collectibles / Toys and Dolls
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