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An Antique Victorian Chess and Games Box, 19th Century

$4,500
£3,428.12
€3,953.16
CA$6,374.36
A$6,844.47
CHF 3,682.88
MX$80,997.56
NOK 46,397.56
SEK 42,317.16
DKK 29,537.09

About the Item

An Antique Victorian Chess and Games Box, 19th Century Description: The timber box with faux burr walnut painted finish and rounded lid with inset gilt panel bearing the monogram ‘MJ’, opening from the top and front to a fitted interior, housing chess and games pieces and associated paraphernalia. An inset brass band engraved ‘H. RODRIGUES. 42 PICADILLY. LONDON’ attributes the box to the well-regarded stationer Henry Rodrigues of London, while the branded English registration mark dates the box’s manufacture to November of 1879. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 19.8cm. Width: 36.5cm. Depth: 28cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.8 in (19.8 cm)Width: 14.38 in (36.5 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    ARMADALE, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GS416 NOCP1stDibs: LU8952247696602

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