Renzo Romagnoli White Leather Backgammon Board – Crocodile Embossed, Inlaid Points

A unique example of an unused hand-made leather board from the famous Italian backgammon maker Renzo Romagnoli. I very rarely come across games in this condition. This board is a show-room prototype and as such has never been played on. It is in as-new condition. Dating from around 2020, it is a wooden-framed game, covered in rich white leather inside and out, embossed to resemble crocodile skin, with a beautiful smooth white leather playing surface with red and black leather marquetry (inlaid leather) 'points'. The closing mechanism is the classic Romagnoli latch and the hinges are their trademark 'floating hinges'. The game is in as-new condition with no signs of use whatsoever. It comes complete with its original dice and doubling cube - and two matching dice cups with lovely red and black leather bases, as well as a set of rules in Italian and English. The red and black pearlised acrylic playing pieces measure 40mm (1 1/2") in diameter. This is an exceptionally beautiful backgammon game, hand-made in Italy by one of the great names, known for the quality of their workmanship and materials - as well as their celebrity clientèle. It would be equally at home as a very elegant display board - or as a beautiful playing board for a backgammon afficionado. Similar games to this one from Renzo Romagnoli today are priced on their website at well over 1,000€ ($1,200). Dimensions (board open) : W 64cms (25"), H 51cms (20").

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 damage during shipping. My shippers are 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.