59.99 USD
Did you know in the late eighteenth century an English Gypsy would use dominoes instead of the usual Tarot or playing cards to tell your fortune? Me either, until I came across this great set of antique Victorian butterfly dominoes. If you look at picture four, you will see what lead me down this road of discovery! Since the original instruction are over 100 years old they are a little hard to read so I will explain:
The meaning of the tiles (each Domino) is as follows:
[0-0] = Unexpected trouble.
[0-1] = An enemy threatens your happiness.
[0-2] = Poverty.
[0-3] = Trouble from too much love of money.
[0-4] = Good crops for a farmer; money troubles for others.
[0-5] = An unhappy marriage.
[0-6] = Scandal threatens.
[1-1] = A reunion with someone you have not seen in years.
[1-2] = An old friend will visit.
[1-3] = A successful business trip.
[1-4] = Trouble with debts; a childless marriage.
[1-5] = Love affair, proposal or just a social event.
[1-6] = You will marry twice; the second marriage will be happier.
[2-2] = A wish will be granted.
[2-3] = An old debt will be repaid.
[2-4] = Loss from a theft.
[2-5] = Defeat in an attempt to obtain public office.
[2-6] = Good luck in business matters.
[3-3] = A large amount of money is coming.
[3-4] = Happiness in love.
[3-5] = A visitor is coming.
[3-6] = Some will give you a gift.
[4-4] = Invitation to a party.
[4-5] = A happy surprise is coming soon.
[4-6] = An early marriage and many children.
[5-5] = A fortune change, perhaps a new house.
[5-6] = If you are looking for a job, you will find it; if not, you will have a pleasant day with a friend.
[6-6] = Happiness ahead.
So with that being said.... does anyone want to play a game of Dominoes with me or tell my fortune? This is a beautiful double six (28 tiles) set of the Domino tiles. Each tile measures 2" long and and 1/2" thick. The wood has a lovely embossed scrolling design on front and lovely embossed butterflies on the back. For being over 100 years old, these dominoes are good used antique condition.
Approximate Size: 2" long by 1" wide by 7/16" deep.
You will receive:
28 Antique Wood Domino Tiles (Good Condition)
The original wooden box with working closure (Good faded condition)
The article on readying your fortune with Dominoes (poor, in pieces but readable)
If you are interested in obtaining spare fortune telling dominoes, please see by addition listing: http://etsy.me/2fWZvao (incomplete set of 22 wooden tiles from the same set).
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