S/3372 Antique Treen 19th Century Yew Wood Book Cribbage Board

An unusual yew wood cribbage board in the form of two books, that are hinged in the centre and open to reveal a cribbage board. It has a recessed area for the four pegs and another for a deck of playing cards. The edges are carved with cross hatched decoration, and the divided spines simulate leather bound books with incised lines on each outside cover. The whole has an excellent faded colour and patination.

Open length: 13 in. (33 cm.)

Sold 2 in. (5 cm.) Wide
3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) Deep
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) High
English Circa 1820