Vintage Catalin Bakelite Backgammon Set Marbled Butterscotch Red Swirl Checkers

Description

Vintage Catalin Bakelite Backgammon Set Marbled Butterscotch Red Swirl Checkers. The Catalin pieces exhibit beautiful natural marbling and color variation. The set includes a complete group of 30 Catalin/Bakelite playing checkers in vibrant cherry red and butterscotch yellow colors. Beautiful vintage backgammon set housed in an ornately carved wooden case with an integrated chess board on the exterior. The set includes a complete group of 30 Catalin/Bakelite playing checkers in vibrant cherry red and butterscotch yellow colors. The checkers display attractive marbling and translucency characteristic of early phenolic plastics. When illuminated, the red pieces glow with a rich cherry-cranberry color while the yellow pieces reveal swirling butterscotch marbling. The folding wooden case features hand-carved decoration, a built-in chessboard on the lid, original instruction booklets, and playing dice. Features: Vintage carved wooden game case Backgammon and chess combination set 30 Catalin/Bakelite checkers Cherry red and butterscotch yellow colors Original dice included Original instruction booklets included Complete playing set Measurements: Checker diameter: approximately 31.1 mm Checker thickness: approximately 9.2 mm Total checker weight: approximately 275 grams The Catalin pieces exhibit beautiful natural marbling and color variation. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. A wonderful addition to any collection of vintage games, Catalin/Bakelite objects, or decorative gaming antiques.