[Drawing, with manuscript commentary, of the cards of a game of piquet, on which Thomas Dowrish, of Dowrish House, Crediton, gambled and lost the Manor of Kennersleigh, Devon in the 17th century. The drawing reproduces an inlaid marble table, depicting the game, built into the wall of Dowrish House, as a warning to future heirs of Dowrish to avoid gaming. Drawing and commentary probably made for Edward Rolle Clayfield the contemporary owner of Dowrish, named in the commentary.]. 3041422

[Drawing, with manuscript commentary, of the cards of a game of piquet, on which Thomas Dowrish, of Dowrish House, Crediton, gambled and lost the Manor of Kennersleigh, Devon in the 17th century. The drawing reproduces an inlaid marble table, depicting the game, built into the wall of Dowrish House, as a warning to future heirs of Dowrish to avoid gaming. Drawing and commentary probably made for Edward Rolle Clayfield the contemporary owner of Dowrish, named in the commentary.].

1855

[not published]

Saltram, Devon

NT 3041422

[2] leaves . 1ʻ.. Provenance: Leather label on front of binding lettered "Saltram".. Binding: Quarter leather (sheep), cloth covered boards.

Dowrish House (Crediton, Devon) Edward Rolle Clayfield

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