Late 19th Century German Lacquered Checkers in Original Box black box There appears to be the

There appears to be the tiniest of tiny chips on the inside of the delicate lip (see detail photo)--very minor

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Plus those handy carrying handles on top

I've come across a few others (though none as lovely)

Late 19th Century German Lacquered Checkers in Original Box black box There appears to be theA super handsome set of antique checkers in their original slide top box, on the underside of which with their one time owner wrote "1897" and "30 pieces." The embossed checkers, with crowns on one side and concentric rings on the other, are enameled in lush red and black, with a couple of the red ones bordering on orange. Beautiful, and in great shape, ready to play! Box: 6 3 8 x 3 x 1 9 16 t. Checkers 1 1 8 d. The "Schutz Marke" at the lower corners