Exquisite English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Amboyna Backgammon Board C.1890

Name: Exquisite English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Amboyna Backgammon Board C.1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA582345
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A fabulous and scarce Backgammon board made from highly prized Amboyna wood, the most precious and expensive timber in the world, sought for it's tight curly grain and rich cognac colour.

Of course it is the intricate and highly decorative Mother of Pearl and Abalone shell inlay that creates this very special and highly collectable box.

The hinged box comes complete with a working key and Mother of Pearl playing chips and two dice.

Dating to c.1890, it remains in excellent condition and measures 17 1/2" x 9" x 2 7/8" while closed.

Item ID: 40677

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Physical Dimensions

Height

7.3cm (2.87")

Width

44.4cm (17.48")

Depth

22.9cm (9.02")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA582345

Dealers Internal Reference

40677

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fabulous and scarce Backgammon board made from highly prized Amboyna wood, the most precious and expensive timber in the world, sought for it's tight curly grain and rich cognac colour.

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Of course it is the intricate and highly decorative Mother of Pearl and Abalone shell inlay that creates this very special and highly collectable box.

Puckerings