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Antique Backgammon and Chess Set, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
- This beautiful antique backgammon set features an original marquetry board, made by hand in France in the early 20th century. - The inlaid wood gameboard was crafted by hand from solid walnut using traditional tongue and groove methods. Its brass hinges open to reveal a chess or checkerboard on its reverse side. - Sourced in Provence, this set dates from a time when every sidewalk cafe and bistro kept a backgammon board for patrons' use. Decades of enjoyment have left this piece with a rich history and patina. - This board comes with 30 French olive wood playing pieces, patinated leather die...
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Antique Early 1900s French Games

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Early 20th Century Marquetry Backgammon and Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
- This gorgeous antique backgammon set features an original marquetry board, made by hand in France in the early 20th century. - The inlaid wood gameboard was crafted by hand from solid walnut using traditional tongue and groove methods. Its brass hinges open to reveal a chess or checkerboard on its reverse side. - Sourced in Provence, this set dates from a time when every sidewalk cafe and bistro kept a backgammon board for patrons' use. Decades of enjoyment have left this piece with a rich history and patina. - This board comes with 30 French olive wood playing pieces, patinated leather die cups...
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Early 20th Century French Games

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Chess Game Set with Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard Black Lacquered
Located in Bochum, NRW
Chess Game Set with Handmade Board Made of Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid An early 1920s Chinese or Vietnamese Export black lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard. The Chessboard measures 38x38cm overall with 4 cm squares. Each square chessboard has an inlaid decor of birds and trees. Included are 32 bakelite chess...
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Vintage 1920s Asian Japonisme Games

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Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board. Intricately inlaid handcrafted Moorish Persian backgammon and chess checker...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Games

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Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set
By Etienne Aigner
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage 1970 backgammon & chess rare Etienne Aigner black and burgundy handmade soft leather complete set a rare find since they were just a few made guaranteeing the maximum level o...
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Vintage 1970s French Arts and Crafts Games

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Silver-Inlaid Chess and Backgammon Box
Located in Madrid, ES
A remarkable example of Anglo-Indian craftsmanship from the British Raj era, this 19th-century folding game box serves as both a chess and backgammon board. Finely handcrafted from e...
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Games

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