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Snake Backgammon Set

$11,290

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Editors Notes

Infused with romance and a hint of danger, our Snake backgammon board takes us on a journey to the Wild West, with the alluring inhabitants that thrive in the wide-open spaces of North America’s deserts recreated upon the board in exquisite wood marquetry.

Size

Open - 77 x 60 x 5cm / 30.2" x 23.6" x 1.9"
Closed - 38.5 x 60 x10cm / 15.1" x 23.6" x 3.9"
16kg / 35.25 lbs

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Unique Features

  • Sustainable walnut burr, laurel burr and bubinga marquetry woods
  • Sustainable Ziricote wood box with signature fastenings
  • Wrapped weighted burgundy and cream calf leather playing pieces with black calf leather shakers
  • Precision laser-cut dice and weighted leather doubling cube with black calf leather shakers
  • Personalisation options include laser engraved dates, initials or handwritten message
  • Made in the UK

Shipping & Lead Times

Lead time: 12 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.

I visited Mexico when I was 17 and the untamed beauty of the desert has always remained with me. It is my dream to visit the American Wild West, so I designed the backgammon set that I would take with me.

Alexandra Llewellyn

An eye for unexpected details

A darkly beautiful tribute to the birthplace of Americana, Alexandra’s beguiling design features three species of snake alongside succulent cacti and a playful monkey crouching in the corner, contemplating how he stumbled upon this unfamiliar terrain.

the art of wood inlay

A wood marquetry expert precision-cuts the different woods into miniature pieces, using the hot sand shading technique to lightly scorch the wood to mimic the flame-like patterning of a python. Each piece is then assembled by hand upon the board, bringing the spiny prickles of the cacti, the delicate petals of a flower and the monkey’s friendly face to life.

different woods describe their subjects

Five different woods, including Walnut Burr, Laurel Burr and Bubinga, are used in the creation of our Snake backgammon board, selected for the quality of their grain and how well they interpret the colours, shading and depth of Alexandra’s design.

handcrafted stone backgammon pieces

Elevate your backgammon experience with 30 exquisite semi-precious playing pieces, priced at £3,080. Alexandra recommends malachite and red jasper to complement her Snake Marquetry board. Personalise them with engraved initials or a special message at checkout.

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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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