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Before 1800, Scotland was a poor. It had few natural resources and offered little economic opportunity, prompting the Seton family of Touch[1] — whose crest and motto are engraved on this counter — to pursue wealth outside of the…

Everyone makes mistakes. Despite the fact that this counter is the appropriate size for its time, it is peculiar. The crest is engraved incorrectly. This counter seeks to illustrate the arms of Prince and was probably made for Captain John Prince of…

In one of her songs, American singer Doris Day (1922-present) says about life “Que Sera Sera — whatever will be, will be.” But she was not the first to suggest this. The man who owned this counter shared that sentiment nearly two…

Personalized gaming counters like this one were part of a set and used like modern-day poker chips. However, what makes this counter interesting is not what is engraved on it, but what is omitted. It was ordered by the Godfrey family of Kent, along…

This counter is among the oldest in the collection and was likely designed for Ombre — a Spanish card game that requires a steadfast approach.[1] It was ordered by the Godfrey family of Kent, along with around four sets of Chinese armorial…

“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…

This gaming counter is smaller than others produced during the early 18th century, but its owner lived large. James Brydges (1673-1744), the man who owned this counter, was the eldest son of the 8th Baron Chandos of Sudeley. [1] He dropped out of…