Anyone know what this thing I bought on ebay is?
February 16th, 2017 at 5:38:41 AM
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I have no idea how old it is, or what it's purpose was, but it looked cool. I'm gonna hang it on the wall.
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February 16th, 2017 at 6:17:18 AM
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Quote: gamerfreakhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/152362609066
I have no idea how old it is, or what it's purpose was, but it looked cool. I'm gonna hang it on the wall.
hmmm. Very nice piece. Take care of it.
lots of pictures of 'Regency era' card game holders on pinternet
https://tinyurl.com/gwfhbdf
The game may be 'Pope Joan'
http://www.boardgamesofold.com/pj_game.html
http://www.antiquesofriveroaks.com/pope-joan-regency-era-card-game/
http://mikerendell.com/who-or-what-was-pope-joan/
https://tinyurl.com/zgkv5uv
That the original owner doesn't know what it is is probably a good sign. If it were in my hands, I'd research the hell out of it and not just chuck it ebay as an unknown relic.
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Psalm 25:16
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Proverbs 18:2
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February 16th, 2017 at 6:20:35 AM
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and don't make any holes in it to hang it up, till you know its value !!!
Psalm 25:16
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Proverbs 18:2
A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
February 16th, 2017 at 6:25:21 AM
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I think it is a board for Tripoly, or a similar game. One where each player puts a coin or chip in each slot at the beginning of each round. When the player has one of the hands displayed on the board, which I can't see the picture, he gets all the coins in that slot.
When I went to Germany 17 years ago I played it with my relatives there using a nice wooden board, as opposed to the plastic ones we use here. They called it po, or poh. I have no idea how to spell it.
When I went to Germany 17 years ago I played it with my relatives there using a nice wooden board, as opposed to the plastic ones we use here. They called it po, or poh. I have no idea how to spell it.
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February 16th, 2017 at 6:26:52 AM
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WOW, thanks. My cursory research didn't turn up anything close to that. What you linked looks to be pretty spot on.
I think it's worth at least what I paid if it is actually old. I was scouring ebay for old dice wheels, of which everyone wants $800+++ for, and this guy popped up.
I think it's worth at least what I paid if it is actually old. I was scouring ebay for old dice wheels, of which everyone wants $800+++ for, and this guy popped up.
February 16th, 2017 at 6:45:16 AM
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Quote: gamerfreakWOW, thanks. My cursory research didn't turn up anything close to that. What you linked looks to be pretty spot on.
I think it's worth at least what I paid if it is actually old. I was scouring ebay for old dice wheels, of which everyone wants $800+++ for, and this guy popped up.
Well, someone thinks it might be worth more...
https://www.rubylane.com/item/1061514-0194-1067/Pope-Joan-Regency-Era-Card-Game
Psalm 25:16
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.
Proverbs 18:2
A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
February 16th, 2017 at 6:56:33 AM
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Quote: OnceDearWell, someone thinks it might be worth more...
https://www.rubylane.com/item/1061514-0194-1067/Pope-Joan-Regency-Era-Card-Game
mmmmm that one is nicer but maybe I shouldn't have posted this until I have it in my greasy little palms
February 16th, 2017 at 9:52:29 AM
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Its a snack tray.
You put chips or fresh vegetables in the outer compartements.
You put dip in the center.
You put chips or fresh vegetables in the outer compartements.
You put dip in the center.
February 16th, 2017 at 10:11:04 AM
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February 16th, 2017 at 11:07:53 AM
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According to Star Trek, in the future, the game will be known as "Dabo":
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February 20th, 2017 at 12:11:35 PM
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OK....got my dip tray and unfortunately I don't think it's very old. The wood has a modern-ish looking varnish, and feels manufactured.
February 20th, 2017 at 1:20:28 PM
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I'll wager it is VERY old, but that some muppet has varnished it.Quote: gamerfreakOK....got my dip tray and unfortunately I don't think it's very old. The wood has a modern-ish looking varnish, and feels manufactured.
Psalm 25:16
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.
Proverbs 18:2
A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
February 20th, 2017 at 1:49:47 PM
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Just wait till someone comes over to your place and, "Why do you have a chip/snack tray hanging on your wall?"
February 20th, 2017 at 5:32:59 PM
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It's an ancient sumerian device used to capture the soul of an evil sorcerer. You have unleashed him upon the mortal realm and your family will be cursed for 1,000 generations unless you can recapture him.
It was also used for chips and dip.
It was also used for chips and dip.
February 20th, 2017 at 6:51:49 PM
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That's a bummer. Can you see nails, staples or glue, or are the joints dovetailed? What color is the wood on the back?Quote: gamerfreakOK....got my dip tray and unfortunately I don't think it's very old. The wood has a modern-ish looking varnish, and feels manufactured.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
February 21st, 2017 at 1:53:40 AM
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That's a priceless 4000BC Sumerian vape juice holding container station.
....... I can go up to $5.
....... I can go up to $5.
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February 21st, 2017 at 6:53:22 AM
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Quote: RSJust wait till someone comes over to your place and, "Why do you have a chip/snack tray hanging on your wall?"
hahah :) Well, but maybe "Why do you have a 5000 years old priceless chip/snack tray hanging on your wall?"
