August Americana
Description:
Boxed Painted Checkers/Backgammon Game Board, America, 19th century, the checkerboard with orange and black playing surface against a red background with yellow line and star decoration, the backgammon surface with red and black against an orange background and dark green border, the wooden book-form box painted black with yellow "page" edge, ht. 17 1/4, wd. 17 1/2 in.
Provenance: Suzanne Corsier and Robert Wilkins.
The Collection of Gail & Don Piatt
Estimate $800-1,200
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Keywords
Robert Wilkins, Suzanne Corsier, Don PiattStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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