Victorian Pottery Five Stones Game Set Glazed Ceramic Knucklebones Balls 19th C

Name: Victorian Pottery Five Stones Game Set Glazed Ceramic Knucklebones Balls 19th C
SKU: INV4850
Price: 15.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£15.00

Inventory Code: INV4850

Object: Five Stones Game Set

Material: Glazed Pottery and Stone

Origin: England

Period: Victorian

Date: 19th Century

Decoration: Five glazed pottery game pieces in green and blue glazes with one natural stone ball

Marked: Unmarked

Measurements:
Stone Ball Diameter: Approx. 1.0 in / 2.5 cm

Pottery Pieces: Approx. 0.7 x 0.6 x 0.6 in / 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm

Condition:
GOOD (4/5) - Age-related wear with glaze rubbing, surface marks, firing imperfections, and small chips to the edges consistent with use. The stone ball also shows expected wear. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

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DESCRIPTION

A scarce Victorian five stones game set comprising five glazed pottery playing pieces in green and blue glazes together with a natural stone ball. These traditional hand-held games were popular children’s pastimes during the 19th century and required skill and dexterity.

The pottery pieces have attractive moulded forms with rich coloured glazes and honest wear from age and use. An appealing and unusual survivor that displays well and would make an excellent addition to a collection of antique toys or treen and folk art.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Five Stones, also known as Knucklebones, was a popular game played throughout Britain during the Victorian era. Ceramic examples such as these are less commonly encountered than natural bone or metal examples and are increasingly sought after by collectors of antique toys, childhood memorabilia, and Victorian folk games.

NOTES

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