BY GEORGE BETJEMANN & CO, CIRCA 1880

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A VICTORIAN BRASS-MOUNTED FIGURED WALNUT, EBONY AND IVORY GAMES BOX
BY GEORGE BETJEMANN & CO, CIRCA 1880
With a satinwood and ivory interior including a complete set of ivory backgammon and chess pieces, an ebony and ivory chessboard reversing to an ebony, tulipwood and ivory backgammon board, plus six dice, eight brass pegs, and scorers engraved BEZIQUE and CRIBBAGE, the satinwood-lined drawer below with ivory dominoes, two dice shakers, multiple ivory counters, and rules for various card games printed by Thos. de la Rue & Co, London, the upper lock signed G. BETJEMANN & CO./ LONDON, the lower lock with retailer's signature HALL & CO, 56 King Street/ Manchester
7 ½in. (19 cm.) high, closed; 13 ¾ in. (35 cm.) wide; 10 in. (26 cm.) deep

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

Further details

A closely related games compendium by George Betjemann & Sons sold Christie's New York, 24 October 2006, lot 500.

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Lot Essay

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.

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