Box containing blank cards and poker chips

A hinged wooden box with brass inlay on the hinged lid depicting playing cards within a border of foliage. The box is lined with red paper and contains four compartments containing poker chips - 34 in the shape of fish, 37 a long rectangular shape, 159 round, and 21 a short rectangle. The box belonged to Captain T. J. Head.

Object Details

ID: AAB0055
Collection: Toys, games and music
Type: Poker chips
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19C
People: Head, T. J.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 63 x 224 x 140 mm
Parts: Box containing blank cards and poker chips