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Nice Antique Boxwood & Ebony Draughts Set in Original Box – Circa 1920
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Nice Antique Boxwood & Ebony Draughts Set in Original Box – Circa 1920

1900 - 1920
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Nice Antique Draughts Set featuring turned boxwood and ebony playing pieces neatly housed in their original wooden box. With its crisp black-and-cream printed label and felt-lined interior, this charming set evokes the golden age of parlour games and makes a thoughtful gift for collectors and game enthusiasts alike – circa 1920.

* These finely turned counters are also perfectly suited for use in backgammon, making them a versatile choice for lovers of classic board games

Measurements:

Diameter of Draught: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)

Measurements of Box:

Height: 1" (approx. 2.5cm)

Width: 5 3/4" (approx. 14.5cm)

Depth: 4 3/8" (approx. 11cm)

Total weight: 185g

In good condition – Light surface wear consistent with age and use. All pieces are present, undamaged, and stack neatly.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Boxwood Ebony Draughts Set to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169897
Dealers Internal Reference
P51701
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If you have an order already in process, please rest assured I’ll be keeping a close eye on any messages relating to it - and I’ll address any issues as soon as I can. Items are still available to purchase, and all new orders received while I’m away will be processed promptly when the shop reopens on Thursday, 15th October 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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Jozef

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Description
Nice Antique Draughts Set featuring turned boxwood and ebony playing pieces neatly housed in their original wooden box. With its crisp black-and-cream printed label and felt-lined interior, this charming set evokes the golden age of parlour games and makes a thoughtful gift for collectors and game enthusiasts alike – circa 1920.
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These finely turned counters are also perfectly suited for use in backgammon, making them a versatile choice for lovers of classic board games.
Kingsdown Antiques
fig 1. A set of turned boxwood and dark-stained wooden draughtsmen displayed in front of their original wooden slide-lid box with a printed label.
fig 1. Nice Antique Boxwood & Ebony Draughts Set in Original Box – Circa 1920

Measurements:

Diameter of Draught: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)

Measurements of Box:

Height: 1" (approx. 2.5cm)

Width: 5 3/4" (approx. 14.5cm)

Depth: 4 3/8" (approx. 11cm)

Total weight: 185g

In good condition – Light surface wear consistent with age and use. All pieces are present, undamaged, and stack neatly.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Boxwood Ebony Draughts Set to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169897
Dealers Internal Ref
P51701
Kingsdown Antiques
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Archive I A set of turned boxwood and dark-stained wooden draughtsmen displayed in front of their original wooden slide-lid box with a printed label.

Nice Antique Boxwood & Ebony Draughts Set in Original Box – Circa 1920

Archive II A set of turned boxwood and dark-stained wooden draughtsmen displayed in front of their original wooden slide-lid box with a printed label. View II
Archive III A set of turned boxwood and dark-stained wooden draughtsmen displayed in front of their original wooden slide-lid box with a printed label. View III
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Archive VI A set of turned boxwood and dark-stained wooden draughtsmen displayed in front of their original wooden slide-lid box with a printed label. View VI
Archive VII A set of turned boxwood and dark-stained wooden draughtsmen displayed in front of their original wooden slide-lid box with a printed label. View VII
Archive VIII A set of turned boxwood and dark-stained wooden draughtsmen displayed in front of their original wooden slide-lid box with a printed label. View VIII
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A set of turned boxwood and dark-stained wooden draughtsmen displayed in front of their original wooden slide-lid box with a printed label.
Nice Antique Boxwood & Ebony Draughts Set in Original Box – circa 1920
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A set of turned boxwood and dark-stained wooden draughtsmen displayed in front of their original wooden slide-lid box with a printed label.
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  • ObjectGames Sets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBoxwood, Stained Hardwood, Softwood Box
  • ColourNatural Wood and Black
  • MotifsTurned concentric rings, Raised centre bosses, Sliding lid box, Printed typography
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 14.5 cm (6 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This Edwardian draughts set comprises natural boxwood and dark-stained hardwood counters contained within a softwood sliding-lid box. The box displays a printed typography label on the cover reading finished draughtsmen english manufacture, accompanied by decorative borders. Each playing piece features turned concentric rings and raised centre bosses. The individual draughts measure 3 cm in diameter, while the box measures 2.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. Surface wear is visible on the wood surfaces. Traditional game pieces of this style suit placement on a coffee table in a gentleman's library or a living room. The counters function within draughts games or alternatively serve as replacement pieces for backgammon.

FAQs

Draughts sets produced during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras commonly utilised boxwood and ebony or dark-stained hardwoods due to their dense grain and durability under frequent handling. Manufacturing centres in Britain mass-produced these sets for home entertainment, packaging them in simple slide-lid timber boxes.

Game counters from the early twentieth century were typically lathe-turned from fine-grained dense timbers such as boxwood for the light pieces, and ebony, rosewood, or stained fruitwoods for the dark pieces. Storing boxes were constructed from pine or cedar with printed paper labels applied to the sliding lid.

Authentic period sets exhibit subtle variations in size and weight from hand-lathe turning, accompanied by concentric lathe tooling marks on the faces. Original packaging usually features printed paper labels with period typography and trade markings such as English Manufacture.

A boxed draughts set can be integrated into a living space as a decorative accent on a coffee table, a stack of books, or a bookshelf. Displaying the pieces set out on a gaming table or arranged near the box adds texture and historical interest to a contemporary room scheme.

Keep wooden game pieces in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent cracking or warping. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and apply a light coat of natural microcrystalline or beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber.
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