Record ID: LVPL-A37F16
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Published
A carved bone or antler gaming piece for the game 'dominos' or 'dominoes', probably dating from the 18th century. The domino is rectangular in plan and set within a lead surround leaving only the upper face visible. It is a domino of the value 3, (1 and 2). One of the ring-and-dot settings has been drilled or carved with the hole remaining empty while the other is in filled with a black inset (possibly black ivory). The single ring-and-dot fills the majority of one half of the object with a diameter of 13.14mm. single setting is in filled with a black inset, the top of which is worn…
Created on: Friday 25th April 2014
Last updated: Saturday 19th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winwick', grid reference and parish protected.