26th Oct, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable)
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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 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.)
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.)
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.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable), 26th Oct, 2011
