Coromandel games compendium by Betjemann for King Edward VII, retailed by Drew & Sons, with full fitted interior and original contents.
ABOUT
Coromandel games compendium, or games box, made for King Edward VII by George Betjemann & Sons and retailed by Drew & Sons, Piccadilly, dating to circa 1905 during the Edwardian period.
The exterior is veneered in coromandel with reinforced rounded corners, nickel strapping across the body and flush mounted twin handles. The lid bears the royal cypher of King Edward VII, with the front fitted with a Bramah lock.
The interior is fully fitted and complete, lined in satinwood. The front section drops down to reveal twin cribbage boards with matching finger scorers. The main body is arranged with pivoting tiers housing a full set of red stained and white chess pieces, a matching draughts set, dice and cribbage counters.
Additional compartments within the lower tiers contain further games including playing cards, bezique counters, gaming counters, dominoes, dice shakers, steeplechase horses and an original roulette wheel. The inside of the lid is fitted with a games board veneered in coromandel, ivory and tulipwood for chess, draughts and backgammon, with a leather steeplechase board to the reverse.
The interior is signed by Drew & Sons, Piccadilly, and stamped for George Betjemann & Sons.
DETAILS
Stock Number:
501714
Dimensions:
Width: 41
Depth: 32
Height: 29
Place of origin:
England, UK
Date of manufacture:
Circa 1905
Seller:
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