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Rare Oversized Backgammon / Games Counters C.1900
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Rare Oversized Backgammon / Games Counters C.1900

1900 - 1920
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Description

A fabulous and rare set of 30 (15+15) backgammon counters; if you have a very large period backgammon board needing counters, this is a great opportunity.

The "black" counters look to be carved from solid Ebony and the "white" counters look to be ebonised fruitwood with bone insets to both top and bottom.

Each measures 2 1/8" in diameter x 1/2" thick and all remain in excellent antique condition with minor wear commensurate with age and use.

Item: 49911

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2.9cm (1.14")
Width
2.9cm (1.14")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated these Antique Backgammon Counters to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1043986
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49911
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Description
A fabulous and rare set of 30 (15+15) backgammon counters; if you have a very large period backgammon board needing counters, this is a great opportunity.
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The "black" counters look to be carved from solid Ebony and the "white" counters look to be ebonised fruitwood with bone insets to both top and bottom.
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fig 1. A set of thirty turned dark wooden gaming counters arranged in a grid, featuring central bone inlays and raised circular rims.
fig 1. Rare Oversized Backgammon / Games Counters C.1900

Each measures 2 1/8" in diameter x 1/2" thick and all remain in excellent antique condition with minor wear commensurate with age and use.

Item: 49911

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
2.9cm (1.14")
Width
2.9cm (1.14")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these Antique Backgammon Counters to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1043986
Dealers Internal Ref
49911
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A set of thirty turned dark wooden gaming counters arranged in a grid, featuring central bone inlays and raised circular rims.
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Archive I A set of thirty turned dark wooden gaming counters arranged in a grid, featuring central bone inlays and raised circular rims.

Rare Oversized Backgammon / Games Counters c.1900

Archive II A set of thirty turned dark wooden gaming counters arranged in a grid, featuring central bone inlays and raised circular rims. View II
Archive III A set of thirty turned dark wooden gaming counters arranged in a grid, featuring central bone inlays and raised circular rims. View III
Archive IV A set of thirty turned dark wooden gaming counters arranged in a grid, featuring central bone inlays and raised circular rims. View IV
Archive V A set of thirty turned dark wooden gaming counters arranged in a grid, featuring central bone inlays and raised circular rims. View V
Archive VI A set of thirty turned dark wooden gaming counters arranged in a grid, featuring central bone inlays and raised circular rims. View VI
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A set of thirty turned dark wooden gaming counters arranged in a grid, featuring central bone inlays and raised circular rims.
Rare Oversized Backgammon / Games Counters c.1900
Ref: SA1043986
A set of thirty turned dark wooden gaming counters arranged in a grid, featuring central bone inlays and raised circular rims.
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FAQs

Historically, backgammon counters served as playing pieces in table games such as backgammon and draughts, produced in matched sets of contrasting dark and light tokens for competitive play.

Turn-of-the-century games counters were crafted from dense hardwoods including rosewood, ebony, and boxwood, frequently accented with central inlays made from bone, ivory, or mother-of-pearl.

Authentic period pieces exhibit subtle hand-lathe turnings, gentle surface wear, deep natural timber graining, and hand-cut central roundel inserts that show minor variations across the set.

These historical tokens can be displayed inside decorative glass bowls, arranged neatly on a shallow brass tray, or layered alongside leather-bound volumes on a study desk.

Maintain wooden counters by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and storing away from direct heat or dampness, applying a small amount of neutral beeswax paste sparingly to restore sheen.
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