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This counter shows the arms of Fytche, which were used by the Fytches of Hudsell in Essex and Eltham and Mount Mascal in Kent.[1] The shield is decorated with three leopard’s heads. The crest, which is missing on the counter, depicted another…

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This counter is unusual and rare due to the depiction of Napoleon’s House and Tomb as opposed to a Coat of Arms.[I] The exact date that this counter seems to be between Napoleon’s death and burial in St Helena in 1821 and when his body…

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“Chase” is the Warren family motto, and the man who owned this gaming counter embraced that message. Sir Peter Warren (c. 1703-1752) lived for the thrill of the chase. He was a decorated British naval officer and politician.[1] He was a…
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