Important early 17th century Augsburg boxboard


German Augsburg games box probably early 17th century probably from the workshop of Ulrich Baumgartner (1580 - 1652).
The inlay and penwork decoration is very fine - has chessboard on the front, backgammon board inside and merels board on the back.
The locks and hinges also have engraved decoration. Closed 42x36x8cms

Antique Augsburg Boxboard

Antique Augsburg Boxboard

Antique Augsburg Boxboard

Antique Augsburg Boxboard

Antique Augsburg Boxboard

Antique Augsburg Boxboard

Antique Augsburg Boxboard

Antique Augsburg Boxboard

Here is a reference to another gamesbox with similar form decoration

Augsburg boxboard ref1 Augsburg boxboard ref2

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