Victorian Bone Spillikins (with Musical Instruments!) in Wooden Box hanging figure But what a great figure

But what a great figure I think he is

There is a small chip at the top of the incised tomb  on one of the short sides

The lid attaches via wire loops that fit over wire hooks on the back

This basket measures 4 1/2" tall with a diameter ranging from 7 1/2" to 8 1/8" across due to some irregularity of the shape

Another beautiful box

Victorian Bone Spillikins (with Musical Instruments!) in Wooden Box hanging figure But what a great figureI've always got an eye peeled for beautiful antique sets of spillikins, also known as spellicans, which were a predecessor to jack straws and pick up sticks, and which from what I understand originated in China but became very popular as a parlor game in Victorian England. I just think they are incredibly beautiful objects as well as very fun to play. Made of bone, this is the first set I've ever seen that includes musical instruments: a trumpet, a