Black-painted and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Walnut Game Board

Description:

Black-painted and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Walnut Game Board, probably New England, c. 1900, the fantastical coiled serpent with open mouth and painted eye, and two inlaid hearts in opposing corners, 15 1/2 x 22 in.

Provenance: A private Massachusetts collection.
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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