Elegant travelling backgammon board from the 1920s

This is a remarkably well-preserved antique French travelling backgammon set, probably dating from the 1920s, this is a wooden-framed game, entirely covered in red waxed cloth, both inside and out. It shows some signs of wear (some light scuffing and wear to the external corners and some rising of the waxed cloth - all clearly visible in the photos) but is in remarkable condition for its age. The structure and hinges, as well as the beautiful closing mechanisms, are all in good condition and the printed cork playing surface is well preserved. The two dice are from a later period - though I can swap these, at no additional cost, for antique dice from the period if you prefer. The wooden playing pieces are 2 cms (3/4") in diameter. Travelling games from this period are quite rare and are mostly in heavily worn condition. This game will appeal to a backgammon player with a sense of beauty, history and ... well, travel. Born in 'The Roaring Twenties', who knows what adventures this game has been on ? A grand tour perhaps. What a sense of history it carries with it. Dimensions (game open) : W 30 cms (12"), H 27 cms (10 1/2"). It is extremely light and very practical to carry around - yet remarkably robust and well built.

Since I started restoring antique and vintage backgammon boards during the Covid lockdown in early 2020 I’ve sold over 500 of my games to connoisseurs in South Africa, Sweden, Hong Kong, Scotland, the Balearic Islands, Canada, Australia, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Monaco, Mauritius, England, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and of course my home-country, France ... but also in New York, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Alabama, Virginia, Colorado, Tennessee, Washington state, New Hampshire, Idaho, Wyoming, Texas, Pennsylvania, Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, California, Oregon, Maine, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Maryland, Georgia, Alaska and Puerto Rico. My clients include minor European royalty; national and international backgammon champions; people who can’t play backgammon; British, Austrian, Italian and French aristocracy … and an awful lot of people who just love to play backgammon on these beautiful, historically-charged boards. In addition to the 150+ verified 5-star reviews here on my site, I will happily provide you with contact details for some of my private clients if you so wish.

NOTA : I usually have a variety of vintage instruction / rules booklets, for backgammon and jacquet, in French or English - please ask if you would like me to include one, free of charge, with your game.. DELIVERY : Please note that within France, Belgium, Spain, Germany and some other European countries my usual shipper is Mondial Relay which normally delivers to a 'collection point' (Relay Point) close to your home. For the rest of the world, I generally use FedEx, and the norm is home delivery. I can offer expedited delivery to most destinations. If you don't see this option please message me and I'll give you a rapid quote. INSURANCE : Please note that I do not automatically insure my boards for shipping above the 50€ minimum international cover. My shipper is highly reliable and I very rarely have issues, but accidents can always happen. If you would like me to insure your purchase to its full value there will be a small charge. Please let me know by message and I will set this up.