Primitive Handcrafted and Decorated Wooden Checkerboard

Description:  A form of the checkers game is known to date back to approximately 3000 BC.  This original checkerboard most likely dating back to the 19^th century with original paint and dry patina was stenciled drawn and painted with brick red squares and matching border.  Now, lightweight and measures out of square, 14 ¾” x 15” x ½” this game board boasts much character.  The back shows signs of burnt marks, small gauges and a pencil stencil as possibly an attempt for a Chinese checker game creation.  Has a great primitive appearance and displays well. 

Circa:  Most likely 1800’s

Dimensions: 
14 ¾” x 15” x ½” 

Product Weight:  2 pounds

Color:  Brick Red and Natural Age Darkening Wood Tones

Primary Material:  Wood, Paint

Origin:  Most likely northeastern region 

Markings:  Faint pencil signature in one checker block (as shown).

Condition: Previously owned - used.  Condition is consistent with age and use.  Still solid although lightweight with dry patina.  3 ½” scrape, gauge in front along with a darker discolor strip down center. One end is slightly bowed.  Scattered rough edges with a ½” and 1” gauges in the back of wood along with two burnt marks and a more recent paint splatter.

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