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Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box

$4,500
£3,414.50
€3,904.17
CA$6,285.28
A$6,988.38
CHF 3,648.94
MX$85,065.55
NOK 46,558.94
SEK 43,623.50
DKK 29,137.55
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About the Item

Antique Victorian Chinese export black lacquered wood and abalone shell inlaid folding games box, backgammon, chess and checkers game. The fine antique Chinese game board in black lacquered wood and abalone inlays, decorated with architecture, chinoiserie scenes of animals, figures, boats and landscape on the outside, medallions of floral design on the inside. Handcrafted Chinese black lacquered folding game set box with the exterior designed as chess board the interior as a backgammon board, both boards inlaid intricately carved and etched abalone shell. Dimensions: Length: 25” Width (folded): 11.25” Height: 3” Dimensions: unfolded: 22.75" x 27 x 1.5". Circa 1920s, this great game set remains in good vintage condition. There is no game pieces included just the box. Collectible fine antique Asian game set black lacquer and etched shell inlay chess and backgammon set.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Abalone,Lacquer,Wood,Hand-Crafted,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. good antique no missing inlaid. There is no game pieces included just the box.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CG12231stDibs: LU906837595912

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