Puzzle Snuff Balls
These are found in many sizes. The big one opposite is 72mm diameter and the small one 25mm. The central one is a nice example of Tunbridge ware from the mid-nineteenth century.
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Described by Hoffmann as "The Ebony Puzzle Ball" or "Indian Puzzle Ball" they were, from 1890 until around 1914, often sized to take a dozen shillings or sovereigns. This one can accommodates 26 Spade Guinea gaming counters. |
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This one contained a tiny ivory |
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