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Description:
Two Paint-decorated Game Boards, late 19th/early 20th century, a large checkerboard in tan and brown with applied black-painted molded edge, the reverse painted with a Parcheesi board; and a square checkerboard with playing surface in maroon and light green bordered in black, with a chamfered cross-brace to the reverse; (imperfections and paint wear),28 x 19, 17 x 16 1/2 in., respectively.
Estimate $300-500
paint wear especially to black border of large board and to an area of the smaller board; scattered paint losses to large board, and mostly along a line to smaller board.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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