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Miniature silver spinning top
Regular price€850
Regular priceSale price€850
Description
A filigree silver miniature spinning top with six sides showing the letters A, B, N, T, D, S. This spinning top, also called teetotum, was previously used by both children and adults in games of chance. There are known teetotums made of bone, wood, ivory and silver. Also called 'A-top'. The letters are abbreviations of: Draw only, Pay extra, Draw nothing, Draw, Double bet and Set.
Netherlands, 18th century
Details
Details
Maker·niet gesigneerdPeriod·Georgian (1714 - 1830)Material·silverWeight·7 gDimensions·height: 4 cmRef number·7004