A Penwork Games Box Decorated With Assorted Playing Cards On The Lid, English Circa 1840-1850

List: $1,850

A painted or penwork games box decorated with assorted playing cards on the lid; English, circa 1840-1850. An eight-sided box with oak leaf, acorn and berry decoration along the edges. Four turned wood feet, baize fabric on the very bottom surrounded by ebony edging, papered interior and working lock and key. Wonderful patina.

height: 3 in. 7.5 cm., width: 10.75 in. 27 cm., depth: 8.5 in. 21.5 cm.

• Item Number: JG-320
• Country: England
• Period: Mid 19th Century
• Creation Date: Circa 1840-1850
• Materials: Painted, Penwork
• Height: 3 in., 7.5 cm.
• Length: 10.75 in., 27 cm.
• Depth: 21.5 cm., 8.5 in.
• Condition: Very good