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19th Century American Folk Art Game Board

$1,800
$2,40025% Off
£1,365.80
£1,821.0625% Off
€1,561.67
€2,082.2225% Off
CA$2,514.11
CA$3,352.1525% Off
A$2,795.35
A$3,727.1325% Off
CHF 1,459.58
CHF 1,946.1025% Off
MX$34,026.22
MX$45,368.2925% Off
NOK 18,623.58
NOK 24,831.4325% Off
SEK 17,449.40
SEK 23,265.8725% Off
DKK 11,655.02
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About the Item

Beautifully hand-crafted and quietly sculptural, this 19th-century American Folk Art game board was made not in a factory, but by someone who clearly knew their way around a piece of wood. Sixty-four walnut and maple squares form the playing field, each carefully inlaid and bordered by a thin maple band. All of it is set into a single solid piece of walnut—an unusual and sophisticated construction—and then framed with applied walnut molding for added weight and presence. The surface is worn just enough to tell its story: a soft, rich patina from years of friendly competition and everyday use. A wire has been added to the back for hanging, making it just as compelling on the wall as it is laid flat for a game of chess or checkers. This is Folk Art in its truest form—functional, personal, and made with quiet skill that still resonates more than a century later.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER34721stDibs: LU3738345405992

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