26th Oct, 2011 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable)

 
  Lot 80
 

80

[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 rosewood, 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.)

Sold for £496
Estimated at £400 - £600

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 
A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S PORTABLE WOODEN GAMES BOX
comprising reversed chess and backgammon boards inlaid with rosewood, 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.)
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