$500
Faro Box. American, ca. 1895. Heavy nickel silver box built to accommodate one deck and for dealing the game of Faro. Accompanied by a note in an unknown hand stating "Faro dealing box formerly owned by Dave Dishler, of Boston, presented to Rufus Steele about 1898." Dishler was the well-known as the owner of Boston's True Blue gambling house. Good condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-01-29