Description

Height: 2cm

Width: 0.7cm

This rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War ‘Put and Take’ Gambling Game, dating back to the early 19th century, is a fascinating artifact crafted from bone.

During the Napoleonic Wars, French prisoners of war, held in Britain, would create intricate objects from available materials, like bone and wood, to pass the time and trade for goods.

This hand-carved teetotum, used in gambling games, is a testament to their ingenuity and craftsmanship.

It features numbered sides, typical of the era’s popular ‘put and take’ game, offering a unique glimpse into the daily life and pastimes of POWs during one of Europe’s most turbulent periods.

An extraordinary piece for any collector of wartime or gaming memorabilia.