An export black and gilt lacquer gaming box and cover


First half 19th centuryOf oblong, octagonal form, comprising seven boxes and covers containing mother-of-pearl armorial counters and sets of playing cards, and twelve trays, all bearing the crest of Mr Chynweth, Minister of Mining under Maximilian the Great of Mexico, and decorated with scenes of figures at leisure in pavilion gardens.38cm (15in) wide.