From the Antique Roadshow, Sept 8/13.

http://youtu.be/UR_qh2phhz8

An interview with (I believe she says), Colonel Olive O'Keefe, at the Eastborne Bandstand, discussing his grandfather George's lead soldier collection, started in the early 1870's.  Also mentioned are George's wargaming exploits, his note book, and travels with his soldiers.
Note that this period predates published wargaming rules !

"Emperor George !"