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19th Century Scottish Sailors Folk Art Naval Maritime Pen & Ink Chess Board

About the Item

A rather wonderful pen and ink on paper sailors chess board, with a aesthetically pleasing geometric pattern and with what appears to be Scottish castles, HMS Alert & Discovery. Housed in a glazed oak lap jointed frame, likely to be original. Circa 1880 Age related foxing to the paper, 46.5/46.5/2cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.31 in (46.5 cm)Width: 18.31 in (46.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Scotland
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612136571692
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