Early Celluloid Checkers in Original Box blue and brown vase into which the sliding lid

into which the sliding lid fits perfectly

or as a vase used with a flower frog or foam brick

folds or tears that I can find

I purchased this from a seller in Italy representing Pancaldi's estate

14 7/8" tall x 4" diameter and in great condition

Early Celluloid Checkers in Original Box blue and brown vase into which the sliding lidJust a pretty, early set of celluloid checkers or draughts pieces to encourage putting those old checker boards to use! I love that these are in their original box, which were signed by their owner not once by twice first one the underside of the box top in 1927, then on the bottom of the box on Feb 22, 1930 perhaps marking the date of a great win! And on the top of the box lid is the "Celluloid" trade mark. Cream colored pieces show a little age