The Davenport Collection
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Glass tumbler with dice in the base and etched decorations

This thick walled tumbler has a sealed compartment at the base in which three dice rattle around. The tumbler has an etched design of two boxers on one side and ‘B F | 1795’ on the other side. This is a good example of ‘pipitis’, the condition which leads to the purchase of items involving dice or cards, beloved of many magicians.

Item Details

Size Height 120mm, diameter of rim 90mm.
Date Probably mid 20th century.
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Category
Ref no N1003