Maple Games Compendium

Charming 19th-century English games compendium in warm honey-toned maple, retaining a wonderful collection of original games including chess, checkers, and dominoes. The fitted box features delicate inlaid borders and a classical figural motif to the lid, opening to reveal its original compartments, game boards, and playing pieces. A particularly charming example of the beautifully made games and boxes produced for Victorian-era homes.

Full 42 domino set.
30 of 32 chess pieces present.
29 of 30 backgammon set present.

Origin: Early-mid 19th century; England.
Material: Maple with bone inlay.
Dimensions: 10.5" L x 8.5" W x 4.5" H.
Condition: Fair antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The case exhibits scattered surface scratches, abrasions, and splitting on lid consistent with age and use. Some loss to inlaid corners. The interior and original game pieces show varying signs of wear. The box remains structurally sound and retains a wonderful amount of its original contents.