Unusual Hoof / Horseshoe Cribbage Box – Scorer. C1900

I have come across a few of these cribbage box boxes/scorers over the years but generally they are made of oak or to a lesser degree mahogany. This particular example is of a style that I have never come across previously. The wood is quite possibly elm and the raised and dished feature to the top is extremely unusual. Solid wood throughout…all in excellent condition. The drawer is of very sturdy construction, again with hand cut dovetailed joints. The pegs and cards are latter additions. The latter are certainly vintage, a complete deck with the original outer protective ‘sleeve’ still fully intact. This item was certainly made with skill by hand and built to last. Other than by lack of care there should be no reason why it should not survive for at least another 100 years….and far beyond. Unpacked weight 0.6Kg