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A CHINESE EXPORT WHITE METAL MOUNTED IVORY GAMES BOX, second quarter 19th century
Carved overall in high and low relief with cartouches of chinoiserie landscapes, the cover enclosing a blue velvet lined interior with four gilt-tooled leather simulated books, containing various playing cards, two sets by BANCKS BROTHERS LATE HUNT, the others marked HUNT & SONS and FABRICA ADA.. FIRENZE, respectively, the central well with a collection of mother-of-pearl counters
9.1/2in. (25.5cm) wide
Carved overall in high and low relief with cartouches of chinoiserie landscapes, the cover enclosing a blue velvet lined interior with four gilt-tooled leather simulated books, containing various playing cards, two sets by BANCKS BROTHERS LATE HUNT, the others marked HUNT & SONS and FABRICA ADA.. FIRENZE, respectively, the central well with a collection of mother-of-pearl counters
9.1/2in. (25.5cm) wide