THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
(Lots 29-30)
A LOUIS XIV IVORY, EBONY AND FLORAL MARQUETRY GAMES-BOARD
Details
A LOUIS XIV IVORY, EBONY AND FLORAL MARQUETRY GAMES-BOARD
The twin-flap hinged square top centred by a chequerboard design within a trailing foliate border of birds, roses and carnations, enclosing a stained-horn and ivory-inlaid backgammon board, the end panels inlaid with further foliate arabesques standing upon a lambrequin-draped platform; together with a 19th Century ivory and ebony chess-set and backgammon counters
29in. x 16in. (73cm. x 40cm.) when open
14in. x 16in. (36.5cm. x 40cm.) when closed (48)
The twin-flap hinged square top centred by a chequerboard design within a trailing foliate border of birds, roses and carnations, enclosing a stained-horn and ivory-inlaid backgammon board, the end panels inlaid with further foliate arabesques standing upon a lambrequin-draped platform; together with a 19th Century ivory and ebony chess-set and backgammon counters
29in. x 16in. (73cm. x 40cm.) when open
14in. x 16in. (36.5cm. x 40cm.) when closed (48)