Description
A delightful example of an Edwardian folding chess / backgammon board, creating a box when shut to store your chess and backgammon pieces.
The box is made from Walnut inlaid with Mahogany and Satinwood to create the squares, framed with red and green stained inlay together with boxwood and Ebony stringing.
The box is kept securely shut with two brass catches. Once opened, the paper lined interior is revealed in the form of a Backgammon board. The box comes complete with a very clean Staunton style Boxwood chess set in excellent condition with a good shiny patina. All that you need now is a set of backgammon counters.
The box is Edwardian in era, around 1900 / 1910, Edwardian in era, the chess set may perhaps be a little later, the perfect size for the board with the King standing 2 5/8" tall.
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Antique English Walnut Chess / Backgammon Board / Box - Plus Chess Set
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Description
A delightful example of an Edwardian folding chess / backgammon board, creating a box when shut to store your chess and backgammon pieces.
The box is made from Walnut inlaid with Mahogany and Satinwood to create the squares, framed with red and green stained inlay together with boxwood and Ebony stringing.
The box is kept securely shut with two brass catches. Once opened, the paper lined interior is revealed in the form of a Backgammon board. The box comes complete with a very clean Staunton style Boxwood chess set in excellent condition with a good shiny patina. All that you need now is a set of backgammon counters.
The box is Edwardian in era, around 1900 / 1910, Edwardian in era, the chess set may perhaps be a little later, the perfect size for the board with the King standing 2 5/8" tall.
Item ID: 32994
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FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
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