This game box was owned by my grandparents. The hand writing that is visible on the 'chalkboards' is my father's. He would have used this in the 40s. My grandfather was stationed in Munich and my father was born there. Though this game box is German, my grandparents could have purchased it anywhere. Both my grandmother and grandfather collected items throughout the years. They spent time in Europe, Great Britain and Asia. And they also owned a fair amount of antiques that had been passed down through my family. I have no idea of the significance of this box or if it is collectible.
You can view a gallery of pictures of the game box here:
http://vo2max.smugmug.com/2013/gamebox/
Through the power of google, I was able to track down a time-frame of the playing cards (I believe). The playing cards are stamped with a tax office number from the late 1800s and later. See that information here:
http://www.endebrock.de/stamps/st-d1.html
Now, I can't say that the cards are original to the game box or if there are any parts/pieces missing from the game box. Regardless, here are the specifics:
Dimensions of the game box: 14.25" x 11.25" x 8"
Game Box Contents:
- 4 graphite pencils
- 4 double-sided chalkboards (these are flexible, like paperboard/cardboard)
- Checkerboard (hinged, 11.125" x 11.5")
- 4 game piece wooden boxes (3" x 2.25" x 1.5")
- 15 (each, black and white) wooden checkers
- 28 dominoes
- 35 (plus 1 cover card) playing cards, stamped
- Deutsches Reich - Dreissig PF. No 51
- Adolf Hasenauer in Munchen
- 36 playing cards, stamped
- Spiel Karten-Fabrik von C.L. Wust in Frankfurt a/M
- Deutshces Reich - Dreissig PF. No 51
- Frankfurt a/M, C.L. Wust
The only markings anywhere on the box or the contained items is on the playing cards.
If by chance you are browsing this and can offer better insight, I would love to hear your thoughts. If you have any questions, please ask. I'll answer them to the best of my knowledge.
Thanks!
