Large Barleycorn Set - 1851

 
     
     
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Designated by some experts as a Barleycorn, this set does not have the barleycorn leaves on the Kings' and Queens' stems. Hence some experts refer to this style as "Ropetwist".

A large English Barleycorn/ropetwist set, 4" King.  The owner carved his initials and the date (1851) into the box.

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