Scarce and Interesting Autograph Auction TV Film Sport WW2 Music Military
Lot 387:
Sold for: £12
Description
A collection of vintage games comprising an unusual edition of Lexicon card game by Waddingtons circa 1930s in an attractive red box designed to like a book with gold lettering, appears to be complete and is in very good condition (see photographs), 2 x original boxed PIT Bull and Bear Edition card games both in their original boxes both of which show some signs of age otherwise are in good condition (see photographs). Parker Brothers developed The PIT card game in 1904, with this Bull and Bear edition dating between 1912 and 1915. Pit is a fast paced card game simulating the open outcry bidding system of the commodity exchange used at the Chicago Board of Trade which was known as the Pit and a fabric covered vintage Newmould Box trinket box (circa 1930s) approx 23cm x 14cm x 6cm high with hinged lid and a lift out tray containing 27 x vintage domino pieces hand made in carved bone with hard wood back. The domino pieces are very likely to be somewhat earlier than the Newmould Box probably late Victorian, Edwardian. Each domino piece measures approx 22mm x 45mm, at 27 in number is probably one short from the standard Western style set of 28 pieces, they are really nicely made, have a nice feel to them and in very good condition, the fabric covering on the outside of the box is worn and is loose in several places (see photographs). Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
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