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Antique Mahogany Folding Chess / Backgammon Board
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Antique Mahogany Folding Chess / Backgammon Board

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 March 2025 · In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Description

A good example of a folding games board dating from the early 20th century. It is made from mahogany with an inlaid chess board on the outside, opening out to a backgammon board inside.

It is good quality and in good condition for its age. There are signs of age and use, some light surface marks and knocks but no major damages and it is certainly very usable.

Approximate Measurements (open) :

Height : 1 3/4" / 4.5cm

Length : 18" / 46cm

Width : 15" / 38cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £15

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Folding Game Board to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1130789
Description
A good example of a folding games board dating from the early 20th century.
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It is made from mahogany with an inlaid chess board on the outside, opening out to a backgammon board inside.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It is good quality and in good condition for its age. There are signs of age and use, some light surface marks and knocks but no major damages and it is certainly very usable.

fig 1. An antique folding wooden chess and backgammon board featuring a contrasting chequered grid in dark and light wood tones within a mahogany frame.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Folding Chess / Backgammon Board

Approximate Measurements (open) :

Height : 1 3/4" / 4.5cm

Length : 18" / 46cm

Width : 15" / 38cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £15

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Folding Game Board to the 1920s.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130789
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

Trade Associations

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An antique folding wooden chess and backgammon board featuring a contrasting chequered grid in dark and light wood tones within a mahogany frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Mahogany Folding Chess / Backgammon Board

Archive II An antique folding wooden chess and backgammon board featuring a contrasting chequered grid in dark and light wood tones within a mahogany frame. View II
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Archive IV An antique folding wooden chess and backgammon board featuring a contrasting chequered grid in dark and light wood tones within a mahogany frame. View IV
Archive V An antique folding wooden chess and backgammon board featuring a contrasting chequered grid in dark and light wood tones within a mahogany frame. View V
Archive VI An antique folding wooden chess and backgammon board featuring a contrasting chequered grid in dark and light wood tones within a mahogany frame. View VI
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An antique folding wooden chess and backgammon board featuring a contrasting chequered grid in dark and light wood tones within a mahogany frame.
Antique Mahogany Folding Chess / Backgammon Board
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An antique folding wooden chess and backgammon board featuring a contrasting chequered grid in dark and light wood tones within a mahogany frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGames Compendium
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Inlaid Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsChequered inlay, Hinged folding mechanism, Border framing
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Folding boards designed to accommodate both chess and backgammon became popular during the 18th and 19th centuries as portable gaming solutions for travellers and domestic social parlours.

These boards were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring inlaid or painted squares for the chess grid and hinged centre joints for portability.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, traditional hand-cut hinges, natural patina on the wood surfaces, and wear patterns consistent with age and use.

An antique game board can be displayed open on a coffee table or console as a decorative focal point, or folded neatly to add textural warmth to a bookshelf or side table.

Preserve the wood by keeping the board out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive moisture, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the finish.
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