Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board

Large vintage midcentury inlaid mosaic backgammon and chess game. Great Middle Eastern inlaid micro mosaic marquetry game box features a chess...

Italian marble backgammon and chess board game, 1960s Play this beloved centuries old games in style! An Italian vintage marble backgammon in one side and chess board in the other side inlay with onyx. Italy, circa 1960 gorgeous black, rose and white marble onyx backgammon...

Handcrafted marquetry Middle Eastern wood inlay with micro mosaic and mother of pearl. Handcrafted Moorish wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persi...

Handcrafted marquetry Middle Eastern wood inlay with micro mosaic and mother of pearl. Handcrafted Moorish wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persian technique of inlaying from arrangements of so many delicate pieces of wood, mosaic marquetry and mother of pearl. This beautiful Moorish box in covered with fine micro mosaic marquetry and the top is decorated with a chess game board. Dimensions open: Height: 1.25 in. Width: 8 in. Depth: 8 in. Moorish mosaic marquetry chess...

Micro Mosaic Persian Islamic Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Pen Box. 1950s Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Trinket Mosaic Box. Handcrafted mar...

Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess game board and handcrafted horn and pone chess pieces. Handcrafted beautiful Middle Eastern Moorish style Khatam chess board cover...

Anglo-Indian 'Sadeli' bone and ebony inlay chessboard and backgammon box.

Stunning Murano glass chess set featuring juicy handblown pieces. No chips or cracks, purchased from a collector who bought in Italy ca. 1990. Wood ...

Rare English silver-gilt book-form chess and backgammon game board, circa 1976. This exceptional and rare solid silver chess board converts into a backgammon board and can also be placed in a bookshelf to add more opulence. (3 in 1). This was most definitely a private commissioned piece by the House of Garrard...

This stunning malachite backgammon set is almost certainly one-of-a-kind. Handcrafted of malachite, gilt brass and dyed leather, the favorite household game takes a luxurious form in this exquisite objet d’art. The backgammon board is cleverly concealed by two covers featuring exceptional Russian malachite. Its green swirls are resplendently elevated by intricate acanthus leaf ornamentation. The box opens to reveal the gameboard made of perfectly cut original red, black and green leather inlay. Exceptional and functional, the backgammon board is the epitome of fine French recreation. Beyond the stunning materials and craftsmanship employed in its construction, this game set is further distinguished by its illustrious provenance. A testament to its immense beauty, exquisite craftsmanship and rarity, the backgammon board was acquired and loved by Sir Arthur and Rosalie Gilbert, among the 20th century’s most renowned philanthropists and art collectors. The couple made their fortune in the plastic, clothier and fashion industries. After retiring at the young age of 35, the couple went on to amass one of the world’s most extensive collections of fine and decorative art. The Gilberts’ collection, most of which was bequeathed to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London at their passing, celebrates some of the most astonishing items ever made, including objects crafted for Napoleon Bonaparte, Frederick the Great and William Beckford. 20th century 4" high x 14 7/8" wide x 23 1/2" deep Provenance: Private Collection of Sir Albert Gilbert...

Inlaid marble chess board.

Moorish Brass inlaid camel saddle /towel rack The finest example, heavily inlaid with brass, possibly originally an officers or wealthy persons saddle. Can be easily mounted and ...