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A Victorian burr veneered and gilt bronze mounted games compendium
the rectangular casket with elaborate foliate engraved escutcheon, centred by a monogram M, conforming loop handles to the sides, the interior with a folding gamesboard to the lid for backgammon and chess above compartments fitted with a red stained and natural ivory Saunton pattern chess set, red stained and natural ivory draughts set, a cribbage board (one lacking), and markers, the frieze drawer with ivory dominoes and spill vases, and further compartments for cards, the lid with the retailer's label of TIFFANY & Co -- 13in. (33cm) wide
See Illustration.
the rectangular casket with elaborate foliate engraved escutcheon, centred by a monogram M, conforming loop handles to the sides, the interior with a folding gamesboard to the lid for backgammon and chess above compartments fitted with a red stained and natural ivory Saunton pattern chess set, red stained and natural ivory draughts set, a cribbage board (one lacking), and markers, the frieze drawer with ivory dominoes and spill vases, and further compartments for cards, the lid with the retailer's label of TIFFANY & Co -- 13in. (33cm) wide
See Illustration.