C1800 Napoleonic Or American Prisoner Of War Wooden Shoe Dominoes Set
A fine example of a late 18th / early 19th century Napoleonic or American prisoner of war “Sissinghurst Castle Wooden Shoe” Dominos Set Game Box with scrimshaw bone lid and “buckle”. Contains 21 bone dominos.
Shoe: 4.5ins long x 1.15in wide x 0.65in high (11.5cm x 2.8cm x 1.5cm)
Dominos: 0.6in x 0.25in x 0.15in (1.5cm x 0.7cm x 0.4cm)
Condition: In very good condition with only minor blemishes commensurate with age.
Literature: For similar examples and the possible origins of the "Sissinghurst Castle Wooden Shoe”, see The Arts and Crafts of Napoleonic and American Prisoners of War 1756-1816, Clive L. Lloyd (1988) pgs 199, 209.
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Shoe: 4.5ins long x 1.15in wide x 0.65in high (11.5cm x 2.8cm x 1.5cm)
Dominos: 0.6in x 0.25in x 0.15in (1.5cm x 0.7cm x 0.4cm)
Condition: In very good condition with only minor blemishes commensurate with age.
Literature: For similar examples and the possible origins of the "Sissinghurst Castle Wooden Shoe”, see The Arts and Crafts of Napoleonic and American Prisoners of War 1756-1816, Clive L. Lloyd (1988) pgs 199, 209.
Shipping: Free to most destinations worldwide. If your destination does not show free shipping, please inquire.
756 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Solid wood
Length: 11.5 cm
Width: 2.8 cm
Height: 1.5 cm
Reference (ID): 1573928
Availability: In stock
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