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…
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…
“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…