An oak case containing a game of jackstraws. The 45 gaming pieces are carved from mutton bone into various shapes including a bird and a trumpet plus a few are painted. These handmade sets were made by prisoners of war typically the Napoleonic and Boer wars. 19th century.
In excellent condition.
The case measures 5.25 inches
13.5cm
The pieces roughly 4.25 inches
11cm
Stock no. KB15
NB. These hand made items were made from any available material- bones from their food ( cow /sheep), straw and wood.