'The Player'

A vintage gaming collector's box.

Contents:

• Box. An antique octagonal walnut box with pale blue silk lining and an ornate brass catch. The box is in good condition and measures approx. 14cm x 9.5cm x 8cm.
• Charles Goodall Card Dominoes. A full set of miniature card dominoes c.1910. The classic pub game in an easy to carry size. The box is slightly worn around the edges and the initials KA are written on the side and top of the box.
• Antique Advertising Barclays Stout Bottle. A rare and very unusual miniature brass beer bottle shaped container. The bottle has a secret hidden compartment containing three miniature dice. The bottom of the bottle pulls out to reveal the secret compartment containing the tiny dice. The bottle measures just 6cm and each die only 6mm square. The enamel on the bottle has wear consistent with age and use.
• Goodalls Elfin Playing Cards. An antique miniature double set of playing cards in a box with a charming Victorian label c.1900.
• Poker Dice. An early set of five bakelite poker dice in a black velvet drawstring bag. The dice are an unusual pale orange colour and are worn through use, but as the markings are carved, they are still visible.
• Teetotum. A brass teetotum dating from c. 1930 (WWI or WWII). Also known as ‘put and take’ these brass spinning tops were very popular during the war years.
• A lucky ha'penny badge. A half penny coin cut and then welded onto a metal disc to create a wearable badge.
•  A small vintage pencil to record your gaming progress!

'The Player' is an antique box filled with antique and vintage gaming items dating from the first half of the 20th century. These games would have been played by soldiers during the wars or perhaps ‘down the pub’ while sharing a pint with friends in peace time. These wonderful curios, desirable collectables in their own right, are complete and playable.

This item comes complete with a hand written card giving information on the items contained within the box which makes this collection even more appealing.

'The Player' also comes gift wrapped, so whether it's for someone special or if you're buying it yourself, the recipient will love the attention to detail which makes this a truly unusual and original gift.