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Victorian Chess and Backgammon Games Box - circa 1850
Victorian Chess and Backgammon Games Box - circa 1850
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A Good Sized English Victorian Mahogany Chess and Backgammon Games Box with rosewood boxwood and ebony detailing to either side. The box opens to reveal a stunning interior of mahogany maple boxwood rosewood and ebony that make up the backgammon board with the chess board on the opposite side. This games box has a fabulous working lock with original key and is of the best quality - circa 1850.
Measurements (closed):
Height: 4" (approx. 10cm)
Width: 18" (approx. 46cm)
Depth: 10 1/2" (approx. 26.5cm)
Measurements (open):
Height: 2" (approx. 5cm)
Width: 18" (approx. 46cm)
Depth: 21" (approx. 53cm)
Width of chess squares: 1 1/2" (approx. 4cm)
Total weight: 2680g
In good condition - has minor wood splits as is commensurate with an antique of this age.
Item Reference: P51182
