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Celestial Chess & Backgammon Full Size Set

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£24,000

Editors Notes

Limited edition of 10. Handcrafted in the UK, this extraordinary games set includes Chess, Backgammon & Draughts in one exquisite box. Features intricate inlaid mother-of-pearl, abalone, brass, copper, silver and wood stars. Includes 32 weighted chess pieces, semi-precious stone backgammon/draughts pieces, and a resin doubling cube with a Martian meteorite slice. Secret compartments, lockable with hidden key. Personalised engraving available.

Size

60.4 x 60.4 x 9.1cm / 23.8" x 23.8" x 3.6"

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Unique Features

Materials:

  • Blue dyed sycamore wood box with marquetry surfaces
  • Sustainable ripple sycamore and blue dyed sycamore inlays
  • Mother-of-pearl, abalone, brass, copper, and silver star inlays
  • Traditional Staunton chess pieces with lapis blue and ivory cream lacquer
  • Lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl backgammon/draughts pieces
  • Marina Madras leather lined trays, shakers, and playing surface protectors

Key Features:

  • Marquetry playing surfaces and box edges
  • Thousands of inlaid stars
  • Weighted chess pieces with leather bases
  • Semi-precious stone backgammon/draughts pieces
  • Resin doubling cube with Martian meteorite slice
  • Secret compartments with hidden key
  • Personalisation options available

Shipping & Lead Times

Lead time: 12 - 14 weeks

We ship worldwide and in-stock items are typically dispatched within 2-5 business days. Personalised items take an additional 7 business days. For for expedited shipping options, please contact us at info@alexandrallewellyn.com prior to ordering. For further details on shipping and returns, please visit our Delivery and Returns page.

Personalisation

Personalise this board to make it uniquely yours or create an unforgettable gift. Customise it with engraved dates, initials, or a special message - a wonderful way to make it truly unique.

Having more hours in the day to play is the dream of anyone who has ever become hooked on a game. Interpreting the wonder of our universe in fine wood marquetry, the Celestial Chess, Backgammon & Draughts Games Set celebrates the joy of carving out the time and space to enjoy our favourite pursuits.

Alexandra Llewellyn

Three Games in one Exquisite Box

Taking the concept of Alexandra’s convertible games tables and translating it into a tabletop format, the limited-edition Celestial Chess, Backgammon & Draughts Games Set exclusive to The Vault by Robb Report features two marquetry playing surfaces, one for playing chess and draughts, the other for backgammon. Meticulously inlaid by hand into each board to create a striking midnight-blue backdrop, the marquetry detailing extends around the outer box, with mother of pearl emulating the effect of moonlight bouncing off the clouds that float in the night sky.

Can you keep a secret?

Alexandra’s master joiner is an expert at incorporating hidden surprises within a seemingly simple wooden box. Incorporating two secret compartments, one of which contains a key to lock both, they are so well hidden that discovering them is no easy feat. The perfect hiding place for treasured memories and keepsakes, hunting out these cleverly concealed compartments is just one of the many joys of ownership.

Personalised Constellations

Beyond the classic options for personalisation at Alexandra Llewellyn, there are opportunities to tailor the Celestial Chess, Backgammon & Draughts Games Set to its owner in the most wonderful of ways. Because each set is individually handcrafted, one option is to incorporate the star constellation that corresponds to their zodiac sign. Another beautiful bespoke touch would be to feature the alignment of the stars on the day they were born.

Engraving

Backgammon board box lids and Stone Playing Pieces can be personalised with laser-engraved initials, dates, or even a short message. You can request engraving during the online checkout process.

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Worldwide Delivery

All orders (for stocked items) are shipped within 2-5 working days.  Personalisation will be an additional 7 days.   Shipping charges can be viewed here.  All displayed GBP £ prices include VAT. If your shipping location is outside the UK, the price shown at checkout will exclude VAT.

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Complimentary Gift Wrapping

Every Alexandra Llewellyn purchase is beautifully wrapped and dispatched in packaging designed to protect and enhance your new game. If the order is a gift, you can write a gift note at checkout. We will remove any paperwork stating the price.

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