Circa 1900, handmade parquetry chess board in mixed woods with attractive carved foliate motif border, the red and white carved bone chess pieces all present, appears unsigned.

14 1/4 x 14 in. (board); 3 3/8 in. (King)

From the Collection of Keil Wurl, Raleigh, North Carolina

Some small areas of rubbing to red painted finish; white rook spire detached but present; some small chips to base rim of second white rook and white queen; shrinkage cracks and light scratches to wood.