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Large French Antique Wooden Games Box C1900
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Large French Antique Wooden Games Box C1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 September 2025 · Swag Antiques
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Description

These large boxes are a beautiful colour.

They are made of walnut and inlaid with satinwood and ebony.

Made for chess and backgammon.

The felt is a little worn and it has no pieces.

Size open

71cm wide x 51cm deep x 10cm high

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Games Box to the 1900s.

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SA1133379
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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

Description
These large boxes are a beautiful colour.

They are made of walnut and inlaid with satinwood and ebony.

Made for chess and backgammon.

The felt is a little worn and it has no pieces.

Size open

71cm wide x 51cm deep x 10cm high

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Games Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133379
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An antique wooden games box with an inlaid chess and checkerboard pattern on the sliding lid, resting on a wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique wooden games box with an inlaid chess and checkerboard pattern on the sliding lid, resting on a wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large French Antique Wooden Games Box C1900

Archive II An antique wooden games box with an inlaid chess and checkerboard pattern on the sliding lid, resting on a wooden surface. View II
Archive III An antique wooden games box with an inlaid chess and checkerboard pattern on the sliding lid, resting on a wooden surface. View III
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Swag Antiques

Swag Antiques
Telephone 07850 733269
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West Pound
Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/swagantiques
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Location: West Pound, Applesham Farm, Coombes, East Sussex, BN15 0RP, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An antique wooden games box with an inlaid chess and checkerboard pattern on the sliding lid, resting on a wooden surface.
Large French Antique Wooden Games Box C1900
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An antique wooden games box with an inlaid chess and checkerboard pattern on the sliding lid, resting on a wooden surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialMahogany, Walnut, Hardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsParquetry chessboard inlay, Dovetail joinery, Sliding lid mechanism
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Antique wooden games boxes gained popularity during the 19th century as parlour games became a central fixture of middle-class social life. These multi-purpose boxes often combined storage for chess, checkers, backgammon, and cards within a single portable case.

Craftsmen typically constructed these boxes using solid hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring intricate veneer work, parquetry, or marquetry on the lid to form the playing surface. Dovetail joints and brass hardware were standard for durability.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate patination on the wood, and traditional fastening hardware such as iron or brass hooks and hinges. The inlaid checkerboards should show precise alignment and natural aging consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

Place the box closed on a coffee table, console, or bookshelf to add texture, historic character, and a sophisticated touch of interactive decor. It serves as both a functional object and a sculptural focal point in a curated living space.

Maintain wooden surfaces by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the timber. Keep the box away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood warping and veneer cracking.
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