The object of the day: Georgian gaming ball

Ivory Gambling Ball / Teetotum (England 1700 to 1900)

Medium
Ivory, polychrome
Description / Expertise
Georgian Ivory Gambling Ball / Teetotum
With polychromed inset discs, engraved with two Crowns and the letter 'P' for fail
Provenance
NOTE: this gambling ball is now sold, we are always looking for similar examples
Status
sold

Small Antique tables

Most of the myriad types of small table date from the 18th century or later. Before this, side-tables were mainly general purpose and often rectangular in shape. As fashionable society became increasingly sophisticated, furniture became more varied and elegant and a wide range of small tables designed for specific purposes, such as tea-drinking, card playing r sewing, were made.

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