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a charming set of 3 german hand-colored copper engravings of seals from the Bilderbuch für Kinder (Picture Book for Children, dated 1798) by F.J. Beruch
3636
dated 1798

each plate depicting delightful images of seals; from the fascinating encyclopedia of natural history and science for children published between 1790 & 1830; minor discoloration; new ebonized frames.

Height: 
20.5"
Width: 
17.75"
$5,450
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a charming english carved wood skittles set
3251
late 19th century

each of the 10 baluster form pins with spheroid finials included with 7 wooden balls; wear and chipping; professionally waxed and restored; Skittles is a European lawn game and an early form of bowling, from which modern ten-pin bowling, duckpin bowling, candlepin bowling and five-pin bowling are descended. In regions of the United Kingdom and Ireland the game remains a popular indoor pub game.

Height: 
20" (pins)
Diameter: 
4" (pins) 6 1/2" (balls)
$2,950
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