Game. A collection of early 18th century French ivory counters

Sold for £420

Game. A collection of early 18th century French ivory counters, a collection of 45 engraved polychrome-stained pieces, comprising: 5 sets each double-sided with numerals 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50, of rectangular canted form with a geometric border, approximately 35mm wide; 4 similar pieces engraved 50 Guinee (2), 20 Guinee, and 40 Guinees, approximately 43mm wide; and 16 pictorial circular counters, each individually engraved with accompanying text on one side, and with a flower or insect on the other, 26mm diameter, presented in a double sided glass and mahogany frame, 18.7 x 27.2cm (7.25 x 10.75ins)

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A rare collection of early decorative counters for a parlour game, the circular pieces each with an inscription relating to the image, for example: 'Sur mil compas un petit' (depicting compasses); 'Rien de plus fidelle' (with dog); and 'Je pleure vostre absence' (showing a flaming heart).