An ideal 'starter' backgammon game by K & C, London, circa 1980

A lovely 'briefcase' backgammon board from 'K & C of London'. Small enough and light enough to use as a travelling board, yet large enough to use as a home board, it probably dates from the 1980s. This board would make an excellent and very robust 'starter board' for someone just discovering the delights of backgammon. It is a hand-made, wooden-framed game, covered in black simili-leather inside and out, with a beautiful 'café au lait' playing surface with inlaid red and black 'points'. (The quality of the simili-leather on the points is such that I had to verify with a magnifying glass to be sure that it wasn't actually leather). The game is in near-new condition with practically no signs of use to the interior, it shows some signs of wear to the exterior (some scuffing and a small piece of missing simili) which are visible in the photos. The red and white acrylic playing pieces measure 30 mm (1 1/4") in diameter. Dimensions (board open) : W 60 cms (24"), H 43 cms (17"). It comes complete with its two sets of original dice, two shakers, and its doubling cube.

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