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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

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1740
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	470733

Dimensions

W.	18.9 in;	H.	7.09 in;	D.	18.9 in;
W.	48 cm;	H.	18 cm;	D.	48 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.