M87: Rare Antique Tric Trac Flag Set / Pavilion Collection with markers and roundels
- 2 Flags (Pavilions) measure 8 cms
- 50 Pegs (Fichet) many with ermine flecking - up to 5.5 cms
- 33 Roundels/jetons/points - diam. 2.3 cms
Probably 18th Century.
Some background on Trictrac which remained popular in France until the middle of the nineteenth century.
The equipment is much the same as in backgammon using the same games board.
Players have fifteen checkers each which they move around the board according to rolls of the dice.
However, unlike backgammon, racing plays only a small role in Trictrac.
Here is a link to similar game accessories shown in the V&A : link