Roulette board

anonymous, c. 1760 - c. 1800

Originally attached to the point at the centre of this board was a spinner. The numbers 1 to 32 probably played a role in a game of chance. Faience game boards such as this were produced in several Dutch towns and cities.

  • Artwork typegame
  • Object numberBK-NM-14115
  • Dimensionsheight 43 cm x width 43 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Roulette board

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-14115

  • Description

    Roulette van blauw beschilderde faience. Het cijferblad is in vakken verdeeld, waarin krijgslieden te paard zijn afgebeeld.

Creation

  • Creation

    plateelbakkerij: anonymous, Amsterdam (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1760 - c. 1800

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 43 cm x width 43 cm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    C.J. Gonnet Bequest, Haarlem

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1926

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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