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Three-item collection of parlour games dating to 1950–1960 in good condition, including an inlaid cribbage board with domino tiles and a Crystalate domino set from around the 1930s, plus a 1915 Dominoes manual.
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Antique 19th century Cribbage & Dominoes Parlour Games Collection c. 1885-1915.
A classic 19th century parlour set with this charming collection of antique gaming treasures. At the heart of this set is a beautifully crafted, inlaid wooden cribbage board, featuring geometric marquetry and a handwritten inscription dated July 20, 1885—a true piece of social history, with a set of 28 Domino tiles inside.
This lot includes: The inlaid cribbage board housing a wooden 28 tile Domino set: A stunning late-Victorian piece that remains a functional work of art.
A further card boxed set dating from around the 1930's in it's original card box with 28 tiles made from Crystalate which was the dominant material for high-quality, mass-produced dominoes in Britain during the interwar and immediate post-war periods, they have a a nice weighty stone like feel.
Vintage book: A copy of the classic 1915 manual Dominoes by F.W. Lewis, which offers a fascinating insight into the skilled gameplay of the early 20th century, a nice clean example, hardback cloth cover.
Whether you are a collector of antique games or looking for a unique, historical decorative piece for your study or library, this collection offers a rare glimpse into the leisure activities of a bygone age.
The inlaid case measures 12 x 8.1 x 5.4cm, the book 18.6 x 12.7 x 1.5cm and the 'Imperial' card boxed set 17.5 x 5.4 x 4.6cm.
Seller's Story
Antique 19th century Cribbage & Dominoes Parlour Games Collection c. 1885-1915.
A classic 19th century parlour set with this charming collection of antique gaming treasures. At the heart of this set is a beautifully crafted, inlaid wooden cribbage board, featuring geometric marquetry and a handwritten inscription dated July 20, 1885—a true piece of social history, with a set of 28 Domino tiles inside.
This lot includes: The inlaid cribbage board housing a wooden 28 tile Domino set: A stunning late-Victorian piece that remains a functional work of art.
A further card boxed set dating from around the 1930's in it's original card box with 28 tiles made from Crystalate which was the dominant material for high-quality, mass-produced dominoes in Britain during the interwar and immediate post-war periods, they have a a nice weighty stone like feel.
Vintage book: A copy of the classic 1915 manual Dominoes by F.W. Lewis, which offers a fascinating insight into the skilled gameplay of the early 20th century, a nice clean example, hardback cloth cover.
Whether you are a collector of antique games or looking for a unique, historical decorative piece for your study or library, this collection offers a rare glimpse into the leisure activities of a bygone age.
The inlaid case measures 12 x 8.1 x 5.4cm, the book 18.6 x 12.7 x 1.5cm and the 'Imperial' card boxed set 17.5 x 5.4 x 4.6cm.

