A lovely example of a folding wooden games box dating from the early 20th century. On the outside it has a playing board for chess on one side and nine men's morris on the other. It is held closed by a small metal latch. When opened the box folds out to a backgammon board inside.
It is a good quality box with the outer boards being made with inlaid marquetry woods of different colours and an ebonised outer edge. The inner backgammon board colours are a little cruder and just painted on.
The box comes with an associated wooden chess set which, although later and not original to the box, is a good size for the squares.
The box is in good condition and displays well. There are signs of age and use, some surface marks and small losses but no major damages and it is certainly very usable.
