CIRCA 1825, POSSIBLY GERMAN

Details

A GEORGE IV TORTOISESHELL, IVORY AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL GAMES BOX
CIRCA 1825, POSSIBLY GERMAN
The rectangular base with scroll handles with four small removeable rectangular boxes, the hinged lids inlaid with pagodas in landscapes, birds and musical instruments framed within a foliate border, opening to reveal coloured ivory counters, on bun feet
1¾ in. (4.5 cm.) high; 9 in. (23 cm.) wide; 5½ in.(14 cm.) deep

Provenance

The Margraves of Baden, Baden-Baden; sold
Sotheby's house sale, 5-21 October 1995, lot 1945.

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Lot Essay

This games-box was probably acquired by Grossherzog Friedrich I of Baden (1826-1907) and his wife Prinzessin Louise von Preussen (1838-1923), daughter of the later Prussian Emperor Wilhelm I (1797-1888), in the late 19th century for Schloss Schwetzingen. It was subsequently transferred to Karlsruher Schloss.

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