Antique History of England folding chess board with miniature pieces

Designed to look like an impressive two volume folio of the History of England, this is actually a folding wooden chess board on the outside and a backgammon set on the inside. Dating back to the early to mid 19th century, when it is closed it measures 45cm x 24.5cm and is 8cm thick. The wood is slightly cracked and the marbled effect binding is incomplete in places. Nevertheless, this is a really lovely piece.

It comes with a set of antique miniature wooden staunton style chess pieces. Despite their small size, the pieces have plenty of detail and are in good condition for their age with only a couple of small chips to a couple of the pieces.