Late 19th Century German Lacquered Checkers in Original Box J.E. Jeffreys drawing I believe with the conflicting

I believe with the conflicting meanings of 1 and 4 whistles relating to whether issued as short or long sounds

I love that the color and style of the text is completely different on opposite sides of this one

and a number that are truly marbled in color

1970s Towle Walnut Shell Games I've had in the shop

Late 19th Century German Lacquered Checkers in Original Box J.E. Jeffreys drawing I believe with the conflictingA super handsome set of antique checkers in their original slide top box, on the underside of which with their one time owner wrote "1897" and "30 pieces." The embossed checkers, with crowns on one side and concentric rings on the other, are enameled in lush red and black, with a couple of the red ones bordering on orange. Beautiful, and in great shape, ready to play! Box: 6 3 8 x 3 x 1 9 16 t. Checkers 1 1 8 d. The "Schutz Marke" at the lower corners