Victorian Bone Spillikins (with Musical Instruments!) in Wooden Box hanging figure with sort of a scalloping

with sort of a scalloping to the walls of the cage

Another beautiful box

but would guess he has some age

This basket measures 4 1/2" tall with a diameter ranging from 7 1/2" to 8 1/8" across due to some irregularity of the shape

The lid attaches via wire loops that fit over wire hooks on the back

Victorian Bone Spillikins (with Musical Instruments!) in Wooden Box hanging figure with sort of a scallopingI've always got an eye peeled for beautiful antique sets of spillikins, also known as spellicans, which were a predecessor to jack straws and pick up sticks, and which from what I understand originated in China but became very popular as a parlor game in Victorian England. I just think they are incredibly beautiful objects as well as very fun to play. Made of bone, this is the first set I've ever seen that includes musical instruments: a trumpet, a