German Marquetry-Inlaid Walnut Fitted Games Chest
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Exceptional German Marquetry-Inlaid Walnut Fitted Games Chest, third quarter 19th century, in a Baroque-style chest, the front with panels depicting symbols from playing cards and chess pieces with sprigs of flowers, the top inlaid with a game board, a bowknot holding chess pieces, sprigs of flowers and a banner reading "Schach", the interior with a fitted cover holding a game board, and a folding board in the lower section for other games, the fitted top tray holding chess pieces, dominoes and dice, lifting to reveal a card press, dice cup, bowls to hold markers, and card cases, now holding bone markers in various colors, the sides fitted with molded bronze carrying handles, h. 9", w. 18-1/2", d. 13".
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German Marquetry-Inlaid Walnut Fitted Games Chest
Estimate $1,800 - $2,500
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