Rare English Silver-Gilt Book-Form Chess and Backgammon Game Board, circa 1976
$65,700.00
- Rare English silver-gilt book-form chess and backgammon game board, circa 1976.
- This exceptional and rare solid silver chess board converts into a backgammon board and can also be placed in a bookshelf to add more opulence. (3 in 1).
- This was most definitely a private commissioned piece by the House of Garrard or Asprey London.
- The exterior with chess board, the interior with backgammon board, lined with red velvet, hallmarked on both sides, import
- marks for International Bullion & Metal Brokers
- When closed lying flat: 3" high x 18" wide x 10" deep
- When opened as chess or backgammon board: 18" length x 19.5" wide
- Weighs: 280 ounces
- Excellent condition, ready to use. Light scratches, gilting rubbed in some areas.
- Period: 20th Century
- Origin: United Kingdom
- Attributed to: Asprey & Garrard Limited (Maker)
- Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
- Date of Manufacture: circa 1976
- Materials & Techniques: Silver, Velvet
