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Description
This handcrafted Italian folding chess game box showcases the celebrated marquetry traditions of Sorrento. Executed in richly figured walnut veneers …
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This handcrafted Italian folding chess game box showcases the celebrated marquetry traditions of Sorrento. Executed in richly figured walnut veneers with finely inlaid geometric borders and colorful star medallions, the case opens to reveal a high-gloss regulation chessboard while concealing a velvet-lined sliding compartment for the storage of gaming accessories.
The precision of the marquetry, the elegant geometric ornament, and the hidden drawer elevate this piece beyond a standard game board, making it equally suited as a decorative object for a library, study, or cocktail table. A wonderful example of Italian craftsmanship from the late twentieth century, it combines practical function with timeless design.
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 8.25ʺD × 3ʺH
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lacquer
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very good original condition. minor insignificant scuffs from use Very good original condition. minor insignificant scuffs from use less
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