08-11-201308-11-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 11, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Burl and Brass Mechanical Dice Game Snuff Box

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$1,680$1,400
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2669MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 11, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Burl and Brass Mechanical Dice Game Snuff Box, 19th century, brass hinged lid opens with a latch, the interior with three rectangular openings on a steel disk revealing three bone or ivory dice disks which spin and randomly stop with the slide of a lever, mounted on a round turned burl case, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 3 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500


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Keywords

steel disk