Antique G. Betjemann & Son Game Box Poker Set Bezique London Bone Chips Chinese
Betjemann & Son Game Box Poker Set Bezique London Bone Chips Chinese. This is a special one! The box is made by one of the finest cabinet/box makers of the 19th and 20th centuries. George Betjemann & Som of London. It was retailed by Howard & Co. Who had a shop on Fifth Ave. In NYC in the 19th century. They were more or less on the level of Tiffany & Co. When it came to the level of quality of their goods. It's hard to find a box made by G Betjemann & Sons on the market. It's hard because nearly every one that hits the market immediately sells for thousands of dollars. The box is incredibly handsome and of top quality. It has unfortunately suffered a hard life. There is some veneer damage and it looks like potentially some water damage. While unfortunate, it's still a piece worth a coveted position in any top collection.
It belonged to the prominent Bowditch/Loring family of Massachusetts. It recently came out of one of their museum like MA estates. The box is full of carved bone poker chips and two carved bone dice cups. The red one is in two pieces but can be repaired.
There are two black dice cups as well. They seem to be made of an early plastic, possibly Bakelite. The interior of the box is primarily lined in red leather.There are signs of old water damage on the lining. The top tray which is the most ornate and visible piece of the box has escaped the water damage it seems. The game pieces are of varying condition with some being cracked and others not. Some are ornately carved and others not.
The carved dice cups have extensively detailed scenes. Overall this box by one of the top makers and it's contents are well worth owning. I can supply more photos on request.
If you're not familiar with Betjemann & Sons work please google it. Each piece of theirs is more impressive than the next.This box is approximately 12.5" x 10" x 6.5. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Casino\Chips\Poker Chips". The seller is "riverwalker83" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Poker
- Country/Region of Manufacture: London & China