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DICE IN BOX
Overview
A rectangular box with 5 dice in it.
The dice have a red [H] on 3 sides and a blue [T] on the other 3 sides.
The box itself has a mottled blue and white pattern. There is no lid.
Historical information
One of the items collected by Kim Fletcher from 15 William Street Armadale in an old tin trunk.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2014.41
Width
18 mm
Height or length
18 mm
Statement of significance
A set of dice used to play a game. An example of entertainment before the advent of electric and computer games.
The supplied information in the box states that the dice are to be used to play Crown and Anchor. The game was traditionally played by sailors in the Royal British Navy with a strong history of its use in gambling.
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Thursday, 25 July, 2024
