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A Victorian painted birch 'Pope Joan' board
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A Victorian painted birch 'Pope Joan' board

CIRCA 1860

Details
A Victorian painted birch 'Pope Joan' board
Circa 1860
Of typical circular form
12¼ in. (31 cm.) diameter
Provenance
Displayed in the Drawing Room of the Private Apartment of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon at Kensington Palace.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The game 'Pope Joan' is named after a legendary female Pope of the 9th century. An ordinary pack is used, from which the eight of diamonds has been removed, and a special round board in the form of eight compartments, named respectively Pope-Joan, Matrimony, Intrigue, Ace, King, Queen, Knave and Game.

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