Tyne Antiques

Description

Victorian rosewood games compendium, the hinged lid opening to reveal inset red and black leather playing surface, boxwood draughts and bone dominos, the hinged front opening to reveal boxwood chess pieces, with further compartments holding playing cards etc., W32cm.
It bears the Victoria Regina and crown markings of the British Victorian registration lozenge which dates to November 29th,
1869. Items marked with a royal seal were akin to a stamp of approval from the monarch, letting buyers know the high value of such well-constructed items