Karl Springer Rare Backgammon/Games Table in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s
Evan Lobel
Rare and exceptional "Parsons Style Backgammon Table" in lacquered goatskin with brass trim, backgammon board with inset gray and ox blood leather points, with flip up storage compartments and original game pieces and cups by Karl Springer, American 1970s. On the underside of the top which covers the backgammon table is a checker/chess board. Very few of these tables were made in lacquered goatskin. It is superbly crafted and very luxurious.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
W (Closed): 50 inches
W (with trays extended): 66 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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