{"product_id":"antique-victorian-foster-whist-marker-chas-goodall-son","title":"Antique Victorian Foster Whist Marker - Chas Goodall \u0026 Son","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis rare Victorian gaming antique is a \"Foster\" Whist Marker, patented and manufactured by the renowned Chas Goodall \u0026amp; Son of London. Crafted from rich, polished mahogany with a high-gloss finish, the device features eight articulated boxwood and ebony flipping keys used for scoring. The top is adorned with an elegant black and gold-leaf label displaying classic late 19th-century typography and ornate corner filigree. This authentic piece of British card-playing history showcases the exceptional woodworking and mechanical precision of the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRenowned Maker:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic Chas Goodall \u0026amp; Son production, a titan of 19th-century London card games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMechanical Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e Features original boxwood flipping tabs that still move with a satisfying, tactile click.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVictorian Materiality:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid mahogany base with a beautiful deep grain and lustrous antique patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGilded Details:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the original gold-stamped label with the specific patent number 8769.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistory of Play:\u003c\/b\u003e Whist was the strategic predecessor to modern Bridge, requiring silent focus and sharp memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Rarity:\u003c\/b\u003e A well-preserved example of a specific mechanical scoring device used before Bridge became dominant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHolding this marker feels like sitting down for a high-stakes game in a Victorian parlour, connecting you to a century of strategy and social tradition. This tactile treasure brings a sense of old-world sophistication to your collection, making you feel like a true guardian of gaming history. It would make a unique gift for a card enthusiast, a collector of London history, or a lover of fine antique woodworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.2 cm x 5.7 cm x 1.3 cm (4\" x 2.25\" x 0.5\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.07 kg (0.15 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rescued Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47570926993626,"sku":null,"price":129.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/6315\/6954\/files\/2026-02-0721.36.10.jpg?v=1770534436","url":"https:\/\/rescuedrelics.ca\/products\/antique-victorian-foster-whist-marker-chas-goodall-son","provider":"Rescued Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}