Chess set - Handgemaakt Parelmoer Schaakspel + backgammon - wood and mother-of-pearl

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Handmade mother‑of‑pearl chess and backgammon set, with wood and mother‑of‑pearl marquetry, dating from 1970–1980.

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Description from the seller

This lot consists of a special chess box and backgammon.
Dr. Kist is from possibly Macedonia or Turkey.

It is 50 years old.

The chess pieces are classic Staunton chess pieces made of palm wood.
De Koningshoogte is 7 cm.
The chess pieces are lacquered and have a luxurious appearance.

The box is beautifully inlaid on both the outside and inside with pieces of wood and mother-of-pearl, forming a mosaic-like artwork.

The exterior features a chessboard pattern made of pearl and various types of wood.
The interior is a superb large backgammon playing field.

It is a large box measuring 39 x 39 cm open.


The backgammon stones are made of wood and also inlaid.
There are two dice and the special backgammon die.

The closing works perfectly.

This game is well packaged and sent by registered mail.

This lot consists of a special chess box and backgammon.
Dr. Kist is from possibly Macedonia or Turkey.

It is 50 years old.

The chess pieces are classic Staunton chess pieces made of palm wood.
De Koningshoogte is 7 cm.
The chess pieces are lacquered and have a luxurious appearance.

The box is beautifully inlaid on both the outside and inside with pieces of wood and mother-of-pearl, forming a mosaic-like artwork.

The exterior features a chessboard pattern made of pearl and various types of wood.
The interior is a superb large backgammon playing field.

It is a large box measuring 39 x 39 cm open.


The backgammon stones are made of wood and also inlaid.
There are two dice and the special backgammon die.

The closing works perfectly.

This game is well packaged and sent by registered mail.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Nr of items
1
Material
wood and mother-of-pearl
Model/ Name
Handgemaakt Parelmoer Schaakspel + backgammon
Country of Origin
North Macedonia
Condition
Very good
Height
7 cm
Width
40 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
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Objects sold
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