Super Fun Antique Three Dial Monkey Face Advertising Whist Counter sepia tone photos purchased from a dealer friend

purchased from a dealer friend from Maine

which I presume once held an inkwell at front right corner

if you look closely

beautifully aged

and again on its bottom--with that rendering having a very hand-drawn feel

Super Fun Antique Three Dial Monkey Face Advertising Whist Counter sepia tone photos purchased from a dealer friendSuch a fun one. This is a game counter for bridge or whist, with the eyes and mouth of the monkey changing as one advances (by turning the dials) points and games and the trump suit on reverse. Clearly made as an advertising card for the Burrough Adding Machine, sold by Frank Spiekerman in Philadelphia, c. 1900 or so. I can't find another like it out there. Don't monkey with the score but a great monkey face to monkey with! 3 1 8" x 2 3 8" and in