Rosewood Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Game Box

Description:

Rosewood Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Game Box, England, first half 19th century, the rectangular top with molded edge and pierced mother-of-pearl inlay on a slightly canted box with similarly molded lower edge on turned feet, the interior lined in light blue paper containing a cribbage board, four decks of cards, and engraved mother-of-pearl game pieces, ht. 3 1/4, wd. 11 1/2, dp. 8 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500


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