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Maître Olivier BARON

233 - A chessboard that opens to reveal a backgammon set.
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Estimate €80 - €100
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Description
A chessboard that opens to reveal a backgammon set. The whole piece is beautifully decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay. The chess pieces are missing Open: 49 x 49 cm Closed: H: 8.5 cm, L: 49 cm, D: 24.5 cm Some signs of wear, Enclosed is the calling card of Noor al-Hussein, née Lisa Najeeb Halaby, born on 23 August 1951, the fourth wife and widow of King Hussein of Jordan According to family tradition, this board is said to have been presented during a diplomatic visit to Jordan.
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About the sale REGULAR SALE: A wide range of specialities
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Auction time 09/25/2026 at 10:00 AM
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