Counters Collection

Three Japanese Geisha girls playing Go
Three Japanese Geisha girls in Kobe, Japan, playing the popular boardgame Go in their beautiful Kimonos

Advert, Gaskell & Chambers Ltd, Bar Fitters
Advert for Gaskell & Chambers Ltd (incorporated with Yates & Greenways), Bar Fitters, Manufacturers of Beer Engines and Hotel Bar Requisites, Counters, Back Fittings, Seating

Pythagoras & Boethius
PYTHAGORAS Greek philosopher and mathematician, depicted calculating with counters while BOETHIUS uses figures Date: 580? - 500? BC

Danish food counters inside a Wolverhampton department store Date: circa 1965

Page 90 from the Book of Games made for Alfonso X the Wise (1221-84) (vellum)
IND83912 Page 90 from the Book of Games made for Alfonso X the Wise (1221-84) (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Sugoroku Players, c. 1750. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
Sugoroku Players, c. 1750

Outfit for the Go Game, 19th century. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Outfit for the Go Game, 19th century

Game pieces (glass & stone)
614972 Game pieces (glass & stone) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Pedine da gioco); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

Original Artwork - Painted flowers - Game counters
Original Artwork - painted flowers - counters for a game design, My Flower Day. Date: circa 1937

The Game of Lotto, 1865 (oil on canvas)
PWI82869 The Game of Lotto, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Chaplin, Charles Joshua (1825-91); 116x97 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Fol. 85v Two Backgammon Players, from the Book of Games, Chess, Dice and Boards
XIR203411 Fol.85v Two Backgammon Players, from the Book of Games, Chess, Dice and Boards, 1282 (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

Bucking the Tiger, early days of gambling in Nevada, USA, showing men at a Faro Table. Date: circa 1900s

Crap Table, Las Vegas Club, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Crap Table, Las Vegas Club, Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1940

Silver Counter of Ambrose Dudley, Third Earl of Warwick, 1588 (silver)
2959934 Silver Counter of Ambrose Dudley, Third Earl of Warwick, 1588 (silver) by English School, (16th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: A bear and ragged staff, OMNIA TEMPUS HABENT)

Silver Counter of Ambrose Dudley, Third Earl of Warwick, 1588 (silver)
2959933 Silver Counter of Ambrose Dudley, Third Earl of Warwick, 1588 (silver) by English School, (16th century); 2.6x2.6 cm; Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: A bear and ragged staff)

Inside a Post Office, Ealing, West London Date: circa 1980s

Stationery, Crystalate Manufacturing Co Ltd, Billiards and Pool Balls, Poker Chips and Counters, Dominoes, Draughts, Screw Stoppers, Bottle Tops, Tonbridge, Kent. 1900

Game of Dauphin lotto invented by Louis XIV (1638-1715) (wood & ivory)
XIR230107 Game of Dauphin lotto invented by Louis XIV (1638-1715) (wood & ivory) by French School, (18th century); Musee d Histoire de l Education, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Laws of Chequers (engraving)
6027030 The Laws of Chequers (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laws of Chequers)

A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon (colour litho)
3621800 A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon)

One of several service counters in the kitchens of the Westminster Bank, Old Broad Street, City of London (b / w photo)
5991460 One of several service counters in the kitchens of the Westminster Bank, Old Broad Street, City of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Abacus with the numbers 0205847326212 (wood)
CHT170090 Abacus with the numbers 0205847326212 (wood) by Chinese School; Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Chinese, out of copyright

Old Chemists Shop, Knaresborough (b / w photo)
3094953 Old Chemists Shop, Knaresborough (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Chemists Shop, Knaresborough)

Bar counter from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970s. Creator: Unknown
A bar counter faced with padded red vinyl. On the front red vinyl surface, " MR. MUSE" is written in large capital letters via metal rivets secured through the vinyl

Tiddleywinks - Its a serious business this game of tiddley-winks. Mr. Albert Vowles (extreme left) and his colleagues on Neath Rural Council are in strict training for their match with the winners of

Votes in the 1951 General Election for one of the Coventry constituencies are seen here being counted 25th October 1951

Interior of Messrs. Cook s, Ludgate Circus, London. Date: 1900

Mother, Son in Kitchen Date: 1950

At the drapers shop 1887
Two women choosing some material to be made into the latest fashionable dress. Date: 1887

SILBER & FLEMING 1884 SILBER & FLEMING 1884
An interior view of Silber & Fleming Jewellers, of London, with customers being served in different parts of the shop. Date: 1884

GAMBLING TIPS BOXES
When a player has won, he throws a jeton onto the table, cries pour les employes to the croupier, who puts it into the tips box. The contents are divided later Date: 1930s

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Education, School, Tools, Abacus or counting frame a calculating tool used primarily in parts of Asia for performing arithmetic processes

Passenger in the Heathrow Terminal with a Baby Child at ?
Passenger in the Heathrow Terminal with a Baby Child at the Enquiries Desk Date: 1950s

Royal Game of Ur. Early Dynastic III Period. 2600-2400 BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Lamb chop on a plate in a restaurant; boston massachusetts usa

Razor clams on a plate in a restaurant; boston massachusetts usa

High View Of The Domed Central Area Of Galeries Lafayette, Looking Down On Shoppers, Paris, France

Domed Central Area Of Galeries Lafayette, Paris, France

Two men and a woman playing cards at a table, one man pressing his nose toward the womans forehead, from a series of ten scenes of musicians and couples dancing, drinking, playing music

Interior of Bazaar, Fort William, Calcutta, India
Interior of Bazaar, Fort William, Calcutta (Kolkata), India, with sales counters and staff. Date: circa 1910s

Long Room, Custom House, City of London
Long Room, Custom House, 20 Lower Thames Street, City of London. Date: circa 1910

Priests playing checkers, Japan
Priests playing checkers on a board, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Two women playing board game, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

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Ms Palat. 218-220 Book IX Aztec men gambling Patoli, from the Florentine Codex
XTD82719 Ms Palat. 218-220 Book IX Aztec men gambling Patoli, from the Florentine Codex by Bernardino de Sahagun, c.1540-85 by Spanish School, (16th century); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana

Gambling Patoli and the god, Xochipilli, from Codex Magliabechiano (vellum)
XTD75431 Gambling Patoli and the god, Xochipilli, from Codex Magliabechiano (vellum) by Aztec, (16th century); Private Collection; out of copyright possible copyright restrictions apply

Suggestions for Counters to be Used at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Lady and youth playing draughts, or checkers, in the early 14th century, from A
KW392521 Lady and youth playing draughts, or checkers, in the early 14th century, from A Short History of the English People by J. R

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"Counters: A Journey Through Games and Cultures" Step into a world of strategy, skill, and cultural exchange as we explore the fascinating realm of counters. From ancient civilizations to modern-day pastimes, these small game pieces have captivated players across time and continents. In the land of the rising sun, three Japanese Geisha girls engage in a captivating game of Go. Their nimble fingers move gracefully across the board, placing counters with precision and intellect. An advert for Gaskell & Chambers Ltd takes us to a bustling bar where skilled craftsmen fit elegant counters onto sleek countertops. The artistry lies not only in their functionality but also in their ability to enhance the ambiance of any establishment. Delving further back into history, we encounter Pythagoras and Boethius discussing mathematical concepts while using counters as visual aids. These ancient philosophers understood that sometimes numbers can be better understood through tactile means. Traveling northwards, Danish food counters entice our taste buds with delectable treats displayed enticingly on pristine surfaces. Each counter represents a culinary delight waiting to be savored by eager customers. The Royal Game of Ur from Early Dynastic III Period transports us to Mesopotamia where kings once played this strategic board game using beautifully crafted stone counters, and is here that we witness how games served as both entertainment and symbols of power throughout history. Turning over pages from the Book of Games made for Alfonso X the Wise (1221-84), vellum reveals intricate illustrations depicting various games including Sugoroku Players created by Torii Kiyohiro in 1750. The vibrant colors bring life to these traditional Japanese gaming scenes. Moving forward in time, an outfit designed specifically for playing Go during the 19th century catches our eye. Kubo Shunman's creation showcases elegance blended seamlessly with practicality - an ode to both fashion and gameplay. Glass or stone? Game pieces come in various materials, each lending its own unique charm to the gaming experience.