Lot 16 , A late Victorian mahogany cased games compendium, by F.H. Ayres, 13in.

A late Victorian mahogany cased games compendium, by F.H. Ayres, with ebony and boxwood chess pieces, draught counters, cribbage and dice, painted steeplechase figures etc., with a folding morocco board and a Guide to the Compendium of Games booklet, 13in.
Estimate £300-500

Generally reasonable condition, some minor scuffs and marks to the case, appears to be reasonably complete with all chess pieces and draughts etc, all pieces appear to be in reasonable used condition.


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Sold for £420