WHIST BOXES AND ALL THINGS WHIST
Complete boxed set of Mathews on the Game of Whist
24 Counters - Silver Mounted - by Edward Thomason
This set will date to c1824 and is the Silver edition of Thomason’s regular Gilt/Bronze Set.
The texts are derived from Thomas Matthews’ book
“Advice to the Young Whist Player first published in 1804.
REF: MOWS
£1,200.00
19th Century Mother of Pearl Whist Box and hand painted circular counters
The box dates from mid 19th century and was probably made in France for the export market.
The counters are hand painted with decorative suited Queen on a green foreground.
Good condition throughout – picture will show the inevitable minor blemishes in such an article.
REF: MOP_101
£150.00
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19th Century Mother of Pearl Whist Box with incised suit symbol counters
A set of Mother of Pearl Whist Counter housed in a matching MOP Circular Box with incised flowered patterns.
The box dates from mid 19th century and was probably made in France for the export market.
The counters are circular with incised suit signs – Diamonds, Hearts, Clubs and Spades
Good condition throughout.
REF: MOP_16
£150.00
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19th Century Mother of Pearl Whist Box with gold spotted counters
A set of Mother of Pearl Whist Counter housed in a matching MOP Circular Box with a central gold cartouche with engraved design.
The box dates from mid 19th century and would have been a premium item in the range of MOP Counter Boxes
The counters are circular with with 1,2,3 or 4 gold spots – used to score at Whist
Good condition throughout.
REF: MOP_12
£200.00
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Set of Four Card Counters / Whist Counters by Charles Dipple & Sons
Counters are in extra-Fine Condition
Postage: UK: £1.00 Europe:£1.60 ROW: £2.30
REF: CD_4
£12.00
19th Century Mother of Pearl Whist Box and hand painted rectangle counters
A set of Mother of Pearl Whist Counter housed in a matching MOP Oval Box with incised geometric patterns.
The box dates from mid 19th century and was probably made in France for the export market.
The complete unit is carved from one piece of Mother of Pearl with a carved out sarcophagus to house the counters. There is a sliding, functional, lid.
The counters are hand painted with decorative suited Queen on a green foreground.
Good condition throughout – picture will show the inevitable minor blemishes in such an article.
REF: MOP_23_054
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