REF1688 Chinese backgammon / chess board
Circa 1840-1860
Fine detailed gilt & lacquer backgammon / chess board box, the exterior chess board with fine detailed gilt decorated work. The squares in mother of pearl and opposing gilt lacquered squares. The interior decorated to represent a backgammon board.
These fine detailed lacquer games boxes were made for the western market to compliment the fine Canton & Macao sets of this period.
The backgammon board comes with fine Victorian 15 ebony & 15 boxwood counters, the fine turned counters with decorated centres in mother of pearl. In original mahogany case.
The backgammon pieces same period as the board, perfect to compliment board in age and material.
Board open 51 cm x 51 cm Squares 4.8 cm
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Instalment / lay away plans welcome.
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