Lot 306 , A Victorian amboyna games compendium, width 13in. height 7.5in.

A Victorian amboyna games compendium, fitted with wooden chessmen, draughts, cribbage and other games width 13in. height 7.5in.
Estimate £300-500

Case needs sone repolishing to the outside, the lid has a few cracks notably one repaired split running across the back where the hinge has been forced at some point. Short cracks in the veneers to the sides. No key
Inside finish good.
Chessboard looks original, lightly scuffed.
A few chips and cracks to the draughts.
Cribbage board scuffed, slightly loose in its fitment - may be a later addition.
Something missing from either side of the cribbage board - peg holders?
Bone dominos good.
Chessmen good.
Gavel good, approx. one pack of old cards (not checked). Lead horses with paint wear, one water jump and two fences.
Pair of tumbler cups and one later? addition.
Sundry dice etc


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Sold for £300