19th C. Primitive Double-Sided Gameboard with Checker-filled Drawer standup barbers brush A bit of ink smearing

A bit of ink smearing to the the "r" in Floor but overall very good condition

Each cup" 4" tall x 3" across at handle x 1 3/4" deep

My documentation doesn't do justice to the beauty and subtlety of this photo

which from what I've found was active in the 1870s

5 7/8" t x 4 3/8" widest diameter and in excellent condition

19th C. Primitive Double-Sided Gameboard with Checker-filled Drawer standup barbers brush A bit of ink smearingThis board I found in Maine and wouyd guess was made in New England, mid 19th c. or so I'd think, with square iron nails visible on the flip side, which shows a second game board. I know people get most excited about colorful painted game boards to hang one the wall, and I love them too, but perhaps there are some of you, like me, actually like to play games! This is a beautiful and useful one for that, with inlaid checkboard top, drawer filled with