Note From Luke

set-of-gaming-chips-circa-1900

Stylish early gambling chips in celluloid. Various colours including an attractive faux “tortoiseshell” and “butterscotch”.

set-of-gaming-chips-circa-1900

Stylish early gambling chips in celluloid. Various colours including an attractive faux “tortoiseshell” and “butterscotch”.

a-french-game-of-goose-board-game-circa-1918

Fascinating French board game from the First World War. Shows a combinaton of civilian and military themes. The "Game of Goose" is essentially a race game, with the players attempting...

a-french-game-of-goose-board-game-circa-1918

Fascinating French board game from the First World War. Shows a combinaton of civilian and military themes. The "Game of Goose" is essentially a race game, with the players attempting...

indian-boys-circa-1920

Charming photograph from the days of the British Raj. Two rather serious looking boys standing by a book laden table. The style of their tunics would date this photograph to...

indian-boys-circa-1920

Charming photograph from the days of the British Raj. Two rather serious looking boys standing by a book laden table. The style of their tunics would date this photograph to...

fine-selenus-chess-set-18th-century

A delicate “Selenus Pattern” bone chess set, finely carved with intricate detailing. A rather lovely example of the type. The rooks feature Islamic crescent moons as finials.  

fine-selenus-chess-set-18th-century

A delicate “Selenus Pattern” bone chess set, finely carved with intricate detailing. A rather lovely example of the type. The rooks feature Islamic crescent moons as finials.  

german-selenus-chess-set-board-18th-century

Elegant example of an antique German selenus set. Made from bone with a surface polish, one side is stained a nut brown, the other side is in faded pink or...

german-selenus-chess-set-board-18th-century

Elegant example of an antique German selenus set. Made from bone with a surface polish, one side is stained a nut brown, the other side is in faded pink or...

cute-pug

I’ve rather fallen in love with this little fellah, who’s currently sitting on my desk looking up at me with a wistful expression. He’s a “cold-painted” (ie painted after firing)...

cute-pug

I’ve rather fallen in love with this little fellah, who’s currently sitting on my desk looking up at me with a wistful expression. He’s a “cold-painted” (ie painted after firing)...