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MASTERPIECE GAMING BOX CONTINENTAL CIRCA 1740

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
Rare and Important Eighteenth Century South German Bombe Gaming Box consisting of Backgammon and Chess designed in a parquetry and marquetry of various burr and exotic woods. The whole in a most artistic fashion, picturing to the top a square with a marquetry frightened stag amongst a forest, cornered by four inlays of bone. The four bold bombe sides are inlaid with eight panels with a profusion of flowery vines and display overall of tulips. The top and bottom edge are highlighted with strong metal mouldings as are the four corners with shaped floral engraved cornerstone panels. The escutcheon to the lock is shaped in an armorial fashion with a royal coronet above.

Provenance Private Collection USA

Circa 1740

Dimensions
48cms square
18 cms high

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Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch Ltd, established in 1960, offers a curated selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century antiques, focusing on authenticity, provenance, and rarity. Based in St James's, London, Michael Lipitch works closely with collectors, museums, and designers to source exceptional pieces, available by appointment only; contact him at michaellipitchantiques@gmail.com or +44 7730 954347.