Auction 155 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

678

A games box with chess and backgammon pieces


Estimate

400 - 600


Session 3

17 December 2025



Description

Rosewood with marquetry work in various woods
Rectangular box with exterior board for chess or draughts, opening to reveal interior painted with backgammon board in shades of green, red and black
Accompanied by complete set of chess pieces in bone and red-stained bone, of Selenus or Tulip type, finely turned, with king and queen surmounted by tulip-shaped crowns
Also includes backgammon/draughts pieces in turned wood, two dice cups and dice
Europe, c. 1900
(signs of wear)

10x43x28 cm (caixa fechada)
Height: 8,5 cm (rei)



Closed Auction