One - Of - A - Kind Antique Colonial - Era Bone Dice Pair W 1765 Tax Stamp & Custom Case
Item History & Price
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Here, for absolute auction, we offer a wonderful pair of Revolutionary War-Era bone dice, enshrined in their own handmade brass and wood case from the same period.
Dice like these are rare enough. But we have never seen a set offered together with their period, handmade, custom carrying case. Just imagine the sailor, Colonial craftsman, or early traveling gambler who made or commissioned this set!
Bid confidently, for we offer a full satisfaction guarantee ...or your money back. And bid liberally, for you will likely never have another opportunity to add such a set to your collection.
The Stamp Act of 1765 (short title Duties in American Colonies Act 1765; 5 George III, c.) was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain that imposed a direct tax on the Thirteen Colonies and required that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp. Printed materials included legal documents, magazines, playing cards, newspapers, and many other types of paper used throughout the colonies. Like previous taxes, the stamp tax had to be paid in valid British currency, not in colonial paper money. These Original dice are Clearly stamped then died in red ink to prove that taxes had been paid on these Bone Dice ( always marked on the side with the 6 dots) marked with a red crown over a large "GR"( for King George the 3rd). The size is 1/2 inch square also these are in great shape and would be a great addition to a American liberty collection.
Dice like these are rare enough. But we have never seen a set offered together with their period, handmade, custom carrying case. Just imagine the sailor, Colonial craftsman, or early traveling gambler who made or commissioned this set!
Bid confidently, for we offer a full satisfaction guarantee ...or your money back. And bid liberally, for you will likely never have another opportunity to add such a set to your collection.
The Stamp Act of 1765 (short title Duties in American Colonies Act 1765; 5 George III, c.) was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain that imposed a direct tax on the Thirteen Colonies and required that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp. Printed materials included legal documents, magazines, playing cards, newspapers, and many other types of paper used throughout the colonies. Like previous taxes, the stamp tax had to be paid in valid British currency, not in colonial paper money. These Original dice are Clearly stamped then died in red ink to prove that taxes had been paid on these Bone Dice ( always marked on the side with the 6 dots) marked with a red crown over a large "GR"( for King George the 3rd). The size is 1/2 inch square also these are in great shape and would be a great addition to a American liberty collection.
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