Vintage Hector Saxe Backgammon Board (1990s)

A lovely example of a vintage lizard skin impression board from the legendary Hector Saxe of Paris. Hector Saxe boards are still hand-made in their atelier in the Bastille 'quartier' of Paris. It shows very few signs of wear - and has clearly rarely been played on. It dates from the 1990s. It is a wooden-framed game, covered in blue simili-leather embossed to resemble lizard skin. The quality of the simili-leather is so good that I actually had to ask for an opinion from Hector Saxe to be sure it wasn't actually leather. The game comes complete with its Hector Saxe protective cotton travelling bag and backgammon rules booklet (in French). The red and blue pearlised acrylic playing pieces measure 30mm (1 1/8") in diameter. This is an exceptionally beautiful backgammon game, hand-made in Paris by one of the great names, known for the quality of their workmanship and materials. It would be equally at home as a very elegant travelling game - or just a beautiful board for the home. Dimensions (board open) : W 51cms (20"), H 36cms (14"), D 2,5cms (1"). A similar sized leather game from Hector Saxe today is priced at 1,250€ ($1,400). **** 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, Scotland, the Balearic Islands, Canada, Australia, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Monaco, England, Ireland, 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 100+ 5-star reviews here on Etsy I will happily provide written, and verifiable, references from 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 with your game. DELIVERY : Please note that within France, Belgium, Spain and some other European countries my shipper normally delivers to a 'collection point' (Relay Point) close to your home. For other EU countries and the rest of the world, 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.