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Lot Essay
The game Loto dauphin was invented during the reign of Louis XVI (1774-92) for his son, the Dauphin.
Details
Loto dauphin
comprising eight wooden boards each numbered 1 to 90 and a sliding compartment containing the various counters and pins need for each player, a silk bag containing loto numbers and a turned wood number tray, all contained in a large wood box covered in marbled paper --16½in. (42cm.) high, late 18th century (slight wear and fading to box, lid securing hoops replaced)
comprising eight wooden boards each numbered 1 to 90 and a sliding compartment containing the various counters and pins need for each player, a silk bag containing loto numbers and a turned wood number tray, all contained in a large wood box covered in marbled paper --16½in. (42cm.) high, late 18th century (slight wear and fading to box, lid securing hoops replaced)
Special notice
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