A wonderful antique English gaming counter box dating to the 1920's / 1930's. The box has a secret opening mechanism; the lid is slid to the left which allows the box to be opened, an ingenious invention with the piano hinge shifting to allow this, the hinge marked "Patent" on the interior. The box is lined in sycamore wood with beautifully carved compartments which house the all original early composite counters (one chip). A stunning and rare Art Deco box in excellent condition measuring 10" x 3 3/4" x 2" Item: 43307 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 43307
Dimensions
Height = 5.1 cm (2")
Width = 25.4 cm (10")
Depth = 9.5 cm (4")
Smart Antique Shagreen Gaming Counter / Poker Chip Box c.1920
Price
£2,500
| $3,339 USD | €2,953 EUR
Item Ref
43307
Description
A wonderful antique English gaming counter box dating to the 1920's / 1930's. The box has a secret opening mechanism; the lid is slid to the left which allows the box to be opened, an ingenious invention with the piano hinge shifting to allow this, the hinge marked "Patent" on the interior. The box is lined in sycamore wood with beautifully carved compartments which house the all original early composite counters (one chip). A stunning and rare Art Deco box in excellent condition measuring 10" x 3 3/4" x 2" Item: 43307 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 43307
Dimensions
Height = 5.1 cm (2")
Width = 25.4 cm (10")
Depth = 9.5 cm (4")