Victorian Games Compendium dendritic agate set with two vibrant emeralds

set with two vibrant emeralds and four cushion cut diamonds

made in England circa 1780

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I initially thought it was French

Modelled in 9 karat gold and dating from the 1880s

Victorian Games Compendium dendritic agate set with two vibrant emeraldsDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A fantastic antique games compendium dating from the early 20th century, circa 1900. The box contains an assortment of classic board games: chess, backgammon, liars' dice, steeplechase, dominoes, playing cards etc. Mostly original, but some extras have been added over the years (plastic counters, dice etc.) The chess pieces and cup, as well as backgammon counters are carved boxwood, some of the dice and the dominoes are bone,