Loading... Please wait...A set of 4 whist card game markers / gambling gaming counters. Handpainted and enamelled porcelain. Made in England mid 19th century.
Each round disk is 1 1/16th inch (3cm) in diameter.
Round disks in the shape of coins with raised edges. Each top is handpainted and enamelled with one of the Kings of the 4 suits of cards (Diamonds, Spades, Hearts and Clubs). The backs are marked Simple; Double; Triple and Quadruple, respectively. Gilded edges.
The gilding around the sides is worn, as to be expected with items of this age.The King of Hearts has a small patch of enamel missing in his beard - shown highly magnified in the 'photos, but of no significance in reality. No chips/cracks/damage/restoration.