Original Civil War Era Gambling Small Horn Dice Cup with 5 Bone Dice 1820--1860
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Original Civil War Era Gambling Small Horn Dice Cup with 5 Bone Dice 1820--1860:
$108.90
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Artifacts, Antiques & Fine Collectables
Small Civil War Era Gambling Dice Set
Turned Steer Horn Dice Cup with 5Bone Original Dice!
c. 1820—1860
Thisis a perfect example of what a soldier or tavern owner would have usedin the early 18th century to gamble. It measures about 2.46” (63 mm) tall x 1.46”(37 mm) base and includes 5 original .46” (11 mm) bovine bone dice. Great untouched example from the early 1800s.
The small dice cup is hand-made from bovine (cow) steer horn on a lathe from a translucent, bovine steer horn {see photo # 5}.
Froman old, private collection in Tennessee!
Condition: Very good museum quality condition with norepairs or restorations. Period correct aging on the 5 bovine bone dice.
Displays beautifully or could be used in Civil War reenactments!
What a terrific piece of American history that you can own! It displays wonderfully!!
It is 100% original and period correct in every way and I Guarantee it authentic! There is no doubt about it!
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