Napoleonic Prisoner of War Pierced Mutton Bone Box, with 4 Card Suite Counters

Presenting a Very Scarce Napoleonic Delicately Hand Carved Small Bovine (Mutton) Bone Box which contains Four Counters, Each Carved to Represent Each Suite in a Pack of Cards, Hearts,Clubs, Diamonds and Spades 
 

The Lid is Very Intricately Carved, with an Ornate Rim
 

Made by Prisoners of War to Pass the Time and to use as Currancy whilst Imprisoned
 

 Measures 3.5 cm Wide
 

 Good Antique Condition for its Age and Delicacy, with a losses to the decorative border of lid