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Antique Folk Art Gameboard Checkerboard c1850 Old Mustard Paint Game Board
FOLK ART CHECKERBOARD / PARCHEESI BOARD
MID 19TH CENTURY
DIMENSIONS
About 30" x 21" x 1 1/2"
DESCRIPTION
Beautiful large scale hand made inlaid checkerboard dating from the mid-19th century. Likely North Eastern origin.
Wood appears to be pine or poplar. Bordered compartments on each end for holding captured pieces.
CONDITION
Overall very good antique condition. Structurally complete, sturdy and sound. Applied side moldings complete and intact. Some surface roughage, wear and scratches, consistent with age and use. Rich, dark surface patina, well aged (all visible in the images). A large and impressive folk art game board.
