VICTORIAN PAPIER MÂCHÉ AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID GAME BOARD AND GAMING BOX,19th century. One side as chess board with mother-of-pearl inlaid squares, reverse as backgammon painted in green and red. Gaming box on bun feet, recessed compartment accomodates four boxes, each filled with ivory game pieces - 3 1/2 in. x 18 in. x 10 in., board. Estimate $500-700
Board: minor surface cracks to both sides, chess side with faint scratches to some edges. Gaming box: Some game pieces with nicks and chips, minor losses to paper lining of individual boxes
