Late 19th Century German Lacquered Checkers in Original Box J.E. Jeffreys drawing he’s been beaten up a

he’s been beaten up a bit

Done in graphite + charcoal/pastel on natural/tan paper

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

It measures 3ʺ in diameter and 4

and I believe these are probably ivory

Late 19th Century German Lacquered Checkers in Original Box J.E. Jeffreys drawing he’s been beaten up aA 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