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Leather Bound Faux Book Games Board
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Leather Bound Faux Book Games Board

19th century
Description

Leather bound faux book games board, entitled Hist. Of England Vol 1 & Vol 2. The exterior as a chess board opening to a backgammon board within. Comes with set of ebony and boxwood counters, The sides are marbled to resemble page ends. In very good condition with some wear as expected with its age.

English, circa 1850 - 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Faux Book Backgammon Board to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213984
Dealers Internal Reference
CRBJR/2683
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
Leather bound faux book games board, entitled Hist. Of England Vol 1 & Vol 2. The exterior as a chess board opening to a backgammon board within. Comes with set of ebony and boxwood counters, The sides are marbled to resemble page ends. In very good condition with some wear as expected with its age.

English, circa 1850 - 1890

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Faux Book Backgammon Board to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213984
Dealers Internal Ref
CRBJR/2683
Colin Brand Antiques
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An open dark brown leather games board disguised as a book, displaying red and green backgammon points with black and cream counters.
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Archive I An open dark brown leather games board disguised as a book, displaying red and green backgammon points with black and cream counters.

Leather Bound Faux Book Games Board

Archive II An open dark brown leather games board disguised as a book, displaying red and green backgammon points with black and cream counters. View II
Archive III An open dark brown leather games board disguised as a book, displaying red and green backgammon points with black and cream counters. View III
Archive IV An open dark brown leather games board disguised as a book, displaying red and green backgammon points with black and cream counters. View IV
Archive V An open dark brown leather games board disguised as a book, displaying red and green backgammon points with black and cream counters. View V
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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
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An open dark brown leather games board disguised as a book, displaying red and green backgammon points with black and cream counters.
Leather Bound Faux Book Games Board
Ref: SA1213984
An open dark brown leather games board disguised as a book, displaying red and green backgammon points with black and cream counters.
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  • ObjectGames Boards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGilt tooling, backgammon points, faux book design
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 37.5 cm (15 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This Victorian gentleman's library games board takes the form of a leather-bound faux book, rendered in dark brown with gold leaf gilt tooling along the borders and a hinged opening. The interior contains a backgammon layout featuring pointed triangles in red and green against a dark background, accompanied by a complete set of cream and black counters stacked neatly in the corner compartments. The structure measures 7 cm high, 37.5 cm wide, and 21 cm deep, constructed from wood covered in leather with visible signs of age and wear to the surfaces. Placed upon a living room coffee table or a study desk, this traditional English games board provides an interactive decorative accent that doubles as a functional pastime. The piece opens to reveal the contrasting red and green points alongside the neutral tones of the counters, maintaining an authentic antique aesthetic suitable for display in any reception room or library setting.

FAQs

A faux book games board is a folding games set designed to resemble a leather-bound literary volume when closed, enabling discreet storage on library shelves.

Traditional boards feature a wood frame bound in tanned leather, decorated with gold leaf tooling, and lined with printed or inlaid leather playing fields.

Authentic pieces display genuine gilt or blind tooling along the borders, natural leather wear along the spine hinges, and period-appropriate counters.

Position the item closed upright among books on a shelf, or open on a coffee table or desk to serve as a functional decorative centrepiece.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and occasionally apply a neutral leather conservation balm to prevent the bound spine from drying.
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