Early 20th Century Game Boards

This is a wonderful antique Italian malachite and Carrara marble chess set circa 1920 in date. The malachite board is of circular form with inlaid brass stringing around the chess board, and it comes with malachite and marble chess pieces...

Prepare to be captivated by this extraordinary early 20th century American Folk Art game board, a true marvel of craftsmanship and creativity. Constructed meticulously from a stagger...

“THE OWL GAMEBOARD NO. 1”, A COMBINATION OF 100 GAMES, PATENTED IN 1901 BY CABINET-MAKER EDWARD MIKKELSON, CHICAGO This brightly painted, rare, and interesting gameboard is of a design patented by cabinetmaker Edward Mikkelson. Called “The Owl Game Board,” Mikkelson produced it in two versions, of which this is the more elaborate. Generically speaking, it is a Carrom or Crokinole board, with a Fox & Geese board on one side and a checkerboard on the reverse. On it, however, 100 different games could be played and it was sold as “100 game boards in 1.” The graphics of the paint-decorated and lithographed design is what makes it so wonderful. On the obverse are four large and very detailed owls, perched on crossed cue sticks and rings for the Carrom game, each with the words “The Owl” emblazoned across their middle. These are set within a ring of red dots and 6-pointed, greenish-gold stars, flanked in each corner by much larger 6-pointed stars that look a good deal like sheriff badges...

This is a good quality handmade miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own inlaid walnut box, which we date to the early 20th century, circa 1930's. The chess set is complete with 32 wood pieces having pegged bases. The circular box is handmade of walnut with line inlays of a lighter wood to the lid top and a base section with the chess board. The lid is a good snug fit to the base section. The base has two removable side pegs that stop the lid closing on the chess pieces when the lid is on. The inside of the lid has a fabric pad to keep the chess pieces in position when the lid is closed. Overall a quality handmade, complete, travelling chess set...

This is a good quality handmade miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own inlaid walnut box, which we date to the early 20th century, circa 1930's. The chess set is complete with 32 wood pieces having pegged bases. The circular box is handmade of walnut with line inlays of a lighter wood to the lid top and a base section with the chess board. The lid is a good snug fit to the base section. The base has two removable side pegs that stop the lid closing on the chess pieces when the lid is on. The inside of the lid has a fabric pad to keep the chess pieces in position when the lid is closed. Overall a quality handmade, complete, travelling chess set...

An early 20th century Backgammon game box. The interior is made of cognac, green, and red dyed leather. The exterior is embossed with a gold vine border. Wear consistent with age and...

Early 20th Century Tavern Dart Board. Double sided, one of which is virtually untouched, the other has the most incredible textured surface. Metal banded. F...

19th Century reverse painted glass game board. We share what we love, and we love this charming late 19th century reverse glass hand painted games board. With an aged worn surface...

Very large early 20th Century carnival horse racing betting wheel. Wheel of fortune. Wheel of luck. Measures: 54" x 35" x 96".  

1926 mills target practice trade stimulator penny drop game We are proud to offer an untouched example of a circa 1926 O.D. Jennings, The Target 1 ...

This is a very attractive complete game of Marble Solitaire with a hand turned hardwood board and 33 beautiful agate mineral stone marbles, probably French and all dating to the first half of the 20th century, circa 1930s. The circular hand turned board is made of hardwood, probably mahogany, with a very good grain figure. The board has 32 equi-spaced holes with an additional one in the centre and a gallery to the outer perimeter. The board has developed a nice soft color and patina from many years of use. It comes complete with a full set of 33 (32 Plus 1 spare) early handmade playing marbles. Early marbles are very collectable in their own right and the marbles in this set are nominally about 9/16 inches in diameter. They are made from agate or mineral stone with a mixture of some lovely colors. Popular in the court of Louis the XIV, the game was supposedly invented by a nobleman incarcerated in the Bastille in France during the 17th century and was popular in the court of Louis XIV. It is a challenging game for the fan of strategy and skill and became one of the more popular games of the last few 100 years. To play, place all 32 marbles with one hole left unoccupied in the middle of the board. The objective is simply to remove all but one of the marbles by jumping one marble over another, similar to the game of Draughts. The marble jumped is removed to the gallery around the side of the board. This is a particularly nice set, with a very good hand turned board and beautiful agate marbles!

A charming early 20th century American table-top bowling set including ten pins, two balls, and ten marker cones. Perfect for those rainy days stuck indoor...