Spa, Painted Wooden Box With Labeled Topographical Views – Early 19th Century

A box set containing four painted wooden quadrille game boxes, stained a watery green within framed borders.
The lids are decorated in shades of gray with picturesque views accompanied by captions: La Géronstère near Spa, The 4 O’Clock Stroll, Le Vaux Hall, Le Tonnelet, La Géronstère.
The underside of the lid is lined with pink  silk moire; the interiors of the case and boxes are lacquered sky blue.
Includes game pieces stained in four colors.
Spa (Belgium), early 19th century.
Good overall condition, some soiling, scratches and wear to the varnish. Visible chips in the varnish on the back. Felt glued to the bottom of the box.
The town of Spa in the Liège region of Belgium was renowned for its spa treatments thanks to its iron-rich and carbonated springs. The Géronstère spring is one of the best known and oldest; theTonnelet spring owes its name to the fact that it was originally collected in a small barrel. The Waux-hall, meanwhile, is the city’s oldest casino; it was founded in 1770.
Height: 5 cm – Width: 21.2 cm – Depth: 16.3 cm