Napoleon III Period Ebony And Marcasite Box For Ecart Playing Cards

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Object description :

"Napoleon III Period Ebony And Marcasite Box For Ecart Playing Cards"

Rare object of curiosity from the Napoleon III period, in ebony and inlaid with marcasite, intended to receive the 32 cards intended for the game of écarté. The écarté is a card game born before 1900 and is most often played by two players, it is the successor of the game called Triomphe. This box is interesting because the name écarté is studded, as well as the symmetrical decoration, with marcasite very fashionable under the Second Empire. The interior is in sycamore or lemon tree with its two small silk ribbons. The push button is in perfect condition and works perfectly

Price: 220 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Ebony
Length: 16 cm
Width: 10cm
Height: 2 cm

Reference: 1532568
Availability: In stock