Metal whist and game scorers (pair) - 1860s

Rare pair of brass whist and game scorers from the 1860s–1905 period, originally patented by Dipple in the 1860s. Featuring an ingenious mechanical counter mechanism, these versatile markers were designed for tracking whist scores and general gaming tallies. Their practical design proved popular beyond the card table - grouse shooters adopted them to record bag counts during driven shoots. A fascinating example of Victorian gaming and sporting ingenuity, combining precision engineering with dual-purpose functionality.