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Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl and Gilded Brass Game Counters
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl and Gilded Brass Game Counters
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl and Gilded Brass Game Counters
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl and Gilded Brass Game Counters

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Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl and Gilded Brass Game Counters

  • This exceptional set of 18th-century gaming markers exemplifies the luxury of leisure
  • The set is crafted in mother-of-pearl and gilded brass
  • Gaming markers of this quality were not mass-produced but carefully hand-made
  • The pieces remain in their original fitted box
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$8,850
Item No. 32-2055

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Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl and Gilded Brass Game Counters
Circa 1820

This exceptional set of 19th-century gaming markers from the renowned Palais Royal exemplifies the pinnacle of luxury and refinement in leisure objects of the period. Crafted in mother-of-pearl and gilded brass, the set includes two luxurious counters, 18 disks for gameplay and two delicately carved mother-of-pearl fish—historically a popular motif in gaming. The pieces remain in their original fitted box. Gaming markers of this. . .
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Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl and Gilded Brass Game Counters
Circa 1820

This exceptional set of 19th-century gaming markers from the renowned Palais Royal exemplifies the pinnacle of luxury and refinement in leisure objects of the period. Crafted in mother-of-pearl and gilded brass, the set includes two luxurious counters, 18 disks for gameplay and two delicately carved mother-of-pearl fish—historically a popular motif in gaming. The pieces remain in their original fitted box. Gaming markers of this quality were not mass-produced but carefully crafted to demonstrate both artistry and refinement, making surviving sets exceedingly rare and highly desirable to collectors of decorative arts.

In original fitted case: 2" high x 6 3/4" wide x 5" deep
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Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl and Gilded Brass Game Counters
Period: 19th Century
Origin: France
Type: Games
Depth: 5.0 in. (12.7 cm)
Width: 6.75 in. (17.15 cm)
Height: 2.0 in. (5.08 cm)
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