Beautiful condition and craftsmanship distinguish this 17th-century German games box. Most likely created in southern Germany, an area well-known for its marquetry craftsmen, such an early and high-quality box would have been a luxury afforded only to the wealthy. 

Crafted of walnut with boxwood and hardwood inlays, this rare antique features exceptional marquetry work. The lid features a chess board. Open to reveal an interior ready to play a game of backgammon. The bottom portion of the brass latch is missing.

Closed: 17" wide x 17" deep x 6" high 

Open: 34" wide x 3" high

A North European turned bone 'Selenus' chess set

Dutch, 18th Century

One side stained black, the Knights as a horse's head and Rooks as castle turrets

The King -- 3½ in.  the Pawn -- 2 in. 

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