A large collection of games and related ephemera late 18th century and 19th century

comprising:

- A penwork box containing bridge cards
- A pair of Victorian face screens and one other
- A George III trompe l'oeil painted octagonal box containing a part stained ivory chess set
- A Canton carved turtle shell card box, 19th century
- 'Wallis's Royal Chronological Tables of English History', published 1st March 1788, cased in its original oak box
- A game of bingo cased in a mahogany and boxwood strung box
- Five boxwood and transfer painted counter trays
- 'Peter Busslewicks' Game of Comic Conundrums', in a printed and softwood box
- A 'Chinese Puzzle, in a case with accompanying pamphlet
- An 'ABC' game, in a painted and boxwood case
- A game of 'Squails'
- A miniature Tyrolean armoire dated 1836, replete with miniature decorations
- 'The Great Blockade Game', dated 1863
- A miniature ivory part chess set
- A game of Domino hand coloured printed cards
- A jigsaw puzzle of the destruction of Houses of Parliament
- A game of 'Schimmell, or Bell and Hammer'
- A set of painted led soldiers, with cannon, sentry boxes, rifles and barracks
- An ash Yo-Yo
- 'The New Military Game of German Tactics', replete with ivory counters
- 'An Interesting New Game, the Journey or Crossroads' folding board game
- A jigsaw puzzle, 'The Multiplication Table'
- A French jigsaw puzzle entitled 'La Mère-Radis au vis avis de Bobeche', in its original box
- Jeu de Toton Piste
- A 'Natural History Lantern Lecture', comprising eight slides, together with a group of microscope slides
- Three sets of  'Pick up Sticks' (two in cases)
- A group of painted silica slides depicting Indian costume, cased
- A group of four painted glass slides, two with moveable sections, the other two depicting animals
- An alabaster desk weight with a glass dome enclosing a scene depicting a village football match
- An ivory set of letters, 'Spelling Alphabet'
- A board game entitled 'The Way to the Fair', cases
- A painted ivory 'Letters Game', cased
- A large quantity of gaming and playing cards including a cased set
- A quantity of dolls house furniture and miniature ceramics 19th century and later
- A large quantity of gaming counters, ivory, boxwood, pressed metal and mother of pearl
- A group of miscellaneous game and toy components
- A group of Victorian carriage blinds

(some incomplete)

Sotheby's would recommend inspecting this lot in person as it shows much evidence of play. Naturally, there are missing pieces and incomplete games and overall with the items display marks, scratches and wear consistent with age and use.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."