Another special set in a rare combination
Counter 1
Yes. Another very special set. On one side, all these have the monogram'IP' or 'JP'. Note the quality of the mother-of-pearl.
Counter 2
This counter is numbered '1'. The border type locates these counters to around 1820.
Counter 3
The next one is numbered '5'.
Counter 4
Then '10'. Nothing very special about this set, I can hear you say. Nice quality, though.
Counter 5
A nice, round '20'.
Counter 6
OK. A really good quality 'real' square for the '50'.
Counter 7
And an even better and bigger square for the '100'.
Counter 8
This is where this set really takes off. A superb large round inscribed 'Whist'.
Counter 9
This piece marked 'Medaillon' is another very impressive work of art.
Counter 10
This is one of the finest pieces of mother-of-pearl I have ever seen. It measures almost three inches long. Beautifully inscribed 'Whist Singelo', it would appear to have been made for a Spanish or ...
Counter 11
'Whist Dobrado': another amazing piece. I am sure that you will agree that this is a truly special set!. Those of you who have purchased the very informative booklet by Derek Cowan will already have ...