Die Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1905. Finely made hardwood box from which a solid die vanishes only to reappear elsewhere. Hardwood cabinet of exceptionally fine quality; four-sided shell crafted from wood. Sliding compartment made of metal. Die 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ x 2 ¾”. Very good. An exceedingly fine and early example of this classic piece of apparatus.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Spanish Monte Dealing Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1890. Similar to a faro dealing box, but used for the game Spanish Monte, which was popular during Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
Stuss Dealing Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1920. Different from a faro dealing box in two ways: first, it has a cut-out in the lid that Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
Skeleton Second Dealing Faro Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1920. Height of posts inside the box can be adjusted to allow the top card to be Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
Handkerchief Exchange Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1950. Oblong box with three internal compartments and elaborate internal mechanism that opens and closes two sets of three Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
French Folk Art Playing Card Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1890. Mirrored box with French playing cards on all four sides. Exc. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-05-31
Porcelain Playing Card Box. Maker Unknown, ca. 1900. Hand holding royal flush in hearts. Exc. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-05-31
Porcelain Playing Card Box. Maker Unknown, ca. 1890. English style King of Hearts on lid. Exc. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-05-31
Porcelain Playing Card Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1900. King of Diamonds on the lid of the English style. Exc. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-05-31
Lacquered playing card box. Maker unknown, ca. 1930. Holds two decks of cards. VG. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-06-23
Shut Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1930. Dice cup stamped Alex Taylor, NY. Used in restaurants and bars for patrons to gamble the house for drinks. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-06-23
