Victorian Floral Lacquer Box with Ebony Wood Dominoes
Victorian Floral Lacquer Box with Ebony Wood Dominoes – Antique Miniature Parlour Game Set c.1900
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A delightful small treasure from the age of parlour games and quiet evening amusements, this charming antique set combines craftsmanship, decoration, and gentle nostalgia.
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Housed within a beautifully decorated Victorian lacquered box, the set contains a full collection of traditional dominoes crafted from ebony wood with contrasting pale inset pips. Compact and tactile, the pieces have a satisfying weight and a soft, time-worn patina that speaks of years of careful handling.
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The box itself is a miniature work of art. Finished in deep black and richly adorned with a dense pattern of hand-applied floral decoration in warm tones of rose, gold, and ochre, the lid features an ornate central medallion surrounded by scrolling gilt detail. The interior is simply finished, allowing the dominoes to sit neatly within.
Small enough to slip into a pocket or travel case, sets like this were perfect for Victorian and Edwardian leisure — a quiet game by lamplight, a railway journey companion, or a decorative object for the drawing room table.
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Today, it makes a wonderful display piece for collectors of antique games, Victorian boxes, or anyone who appreciates small objects with character and history.
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Details
Period: Late Victorian to early 20th century (c.1900)
Materials: Lacquered papier-mâché box with ebony wood dominoes
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Box size: 8cm x 8cm x 3cm deep
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Condition:
Dominoes in good vintage condition with light age wear and patina
Box shows age-related wear, small marks, and surface rubbing consistent with use and age
Interior staining and wear as expected for an antique piece
Overall sound, attractive, and display-ready
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Why we love it
This is exactly the kind of object that captures the spirit of everyday history — practical, decorative, and quietly evocative of slower times and simple pleasures.
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Perfect for:
Antique games collectors
Victorian décor and curiosity cabinets
Coffee table or desk styling
A thoughtful, unusual gift
