29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S PORTABLE WOODEN GAMES...
A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S PORTABLE WOODEN GAMES BOX
comprising reversed chess and backgammon boards inlaid with rose, ebony and fruitwoods, each square pierced with a hole to receive an appropriate counter or piece, hinged at centre forming box containing complete sets of rosewood and fruitwood chess and backgammon pieces with securing pegs
21¼ x 18in. (54 x 46cm.) open
Estimated at £800 - £1,000
comprising reversed chess and backgammon boards inlaid with rose, ebony and fruitwoods, each square pierced with a hole to receive an appropriate counter or piece, hinged at centre forming box containing complete sets of rosewood and fruitwood chess and backgammon pieces with securing pegs
21¼ x 18in. (54 x 46cm.) open
A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S PORTABLE WOODEN GAMES BOX
comprising reversed chess and backgammon boards inlaid with rose, ebony and fruitwoods, each square pierced with a hole to receive an appropriate counter or piece, hinged at centre forming box containing complete sets of rosewood and fruitwood chess and backgammon pieces with securing pegs
21¼ x 18in. (54 x 46cm.) open
comprising reversed chess and backgammon boards inlaid with rose, ebony and fruitwoods, each square pierced with a hole to receive an appropriate counter or piece, hinged at centre forming box containing complete sets of rosewood and fruitwood chess and backgammon pieces with securing pegs
21¼ x 18in. (54 x 46cm.) open
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
