Mother-of-pearl and Shell Veneer Chess Board/Box

Description:

Mother-of-pearl and Shell Veneer Chess Board/Box, England, 19th century, the hinged top with playing surface in contrasting veneers opens to an interior of cribbage board and covered compartments, ht. 2 3/4, wd. 13 1/2, dp. 11 1/4 in.
Estimate $600-800


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