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Empire Backgammon Games Box in Mahogany with Pieces, early 19th Century

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An Elegant Empire Backgammon Game Box in Mahogany (Swietenia Mahogani) with details in Hallmark Silver. Made in the early 19th Century. This Games Box for Backgammon is the perfect decorative piece that is also complete with pieces for playing the game! A refined Empire outside which lets the expensive materials of the piece convey the object's elegance. The interior of the box's lid forms one of the playing fields, the other being the bottom part. The backgammon board on the inside of the box is made out of intarsia wood details. Includes pieces used for backgammon. Minor scratches and imperfections near the corners, wear consistent with age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Knivsta, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7571235305522
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