Gorgeous Antique Turned Hardwood Checkers Set in Original Slidetop Box illustrative box These sorts of rigid paddle-shaped

These sorts of rigid paddle-shaped fans are called Uchiwa in Japanese

and our tastes are almost perfectly in sync

overall it is in terrific condition

with the horsehair woven through what seems likely to be linen cloth (visible just above the scalloped edge of the pink cloth)

the brass on the interior

Gorgeous Antique Turned Hardwood Checkers Set in Original Slidetop Box illustrative box These sorts of rigid paddle-shapedI'm always looking at old game boards because they are beautiful, but I also believe in putting them to use! This is a truly gorgeous set of antique checkers (or draughts), 19th century British and turned of boxwood and ebony, I believe. Fifteen of each, turned in the classic "bullseye" design, these have a very nice weight and feel great in the hand, elevating a game of checkers to a serious (but joyful) pastime! Checkers and box are in great