21 juillet 2012
An early 19th century finely turned ivory ball game or 'bilboquet'. England, ca 1800
An early 19th century finely turned ivory ball game or 'bilboquet'. England, ca 1800. H: 7.5 in (19.0 cm). W: 2.8 in (7.0 cm) © 2012 MALLETT ANTIQUES The origins of the game ‘bilboquet’ are somewhat uncertain although there are documents placing the game...