Bidspirit auction | A Wood and Bone Inlaid

A Wood and Bone Inlaid Folding Chess and Games Box - A large folding wood and bone games box featuring extensive marquetry and parquetry inlay. The exterior is decorated with geometric star and diamond motifs in the Syrian style, utilising various wood veneers and light-coloured bone or mother-of-pearl inserts. The edges are finished with a continuous inlaid chevron border. The interior opens to reveal a playing surface of alternating light and dark squares, bordered by decorative bands, and two side compartments lined in red fabric. The set includes two groups of hand-carved wooden chess pieces in a simplified Staunton style; one side in natural boxwood and the other in a black ebonised finish. The knights are characterised by an upright, minimalist carving. The hinges are made of white metal. No maker's marks or signatures are present on the item. Width: 40.5 cm Height: 7.5 cm.