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Handcrafted Walnut Burl Backgammon Set (Travel Size)

Handcrafted Walnut Burl Backgammon Set (Travel Size)

Manopoulos
№042
Regular price £58
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Expert Praise

This backgammon set is a wonderful example of their ever-impressive craftsmanship

— Masters of Games

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Why It Made The List

Handcrafted in the ancient Greek city of Thebes, this compact backgammon set draws on more than 50 years of specialist game-making and fine woodworking craftsmanship. The walnut burl exterior has a deep, highly figured grain, while the playing field uses traditional marquetry with oak and wenge points for a rich, intricate finish. Mother-of-pearl checkers, four dice and a doubling cube complete the set, all packing neatly away when it’s time to move. FYI at 20 x 14 cm this version is the smallest set in the range; especially well suited to travel, compact enough for holidays but still luxurious enough to leave out at home. An unusually handsome set that feels every bit as good to play as it looks.

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At A Glance

  • Handcrafted in Greece since 1970
  • Rich walnut burl with oak and wenge
  • Traditional handmade marquetry design
  • 30 mother-of-pearl playing checkers
  • Presented in a Manopoulos gift box

SPECIFICATIONS

Size: Travel (X-Small)
Exterior Material: Walnut burl
Playing Field Materials: Walnut burl, oak and wenge wood
Construction: Handcrafted using traditional marquetry techniques
Design: Contrasting wooden points with integrated side racks
Dimensions (Closed): 20 x 12 cm
Checkers: 30 mother-of-pearl checkers
Dice: 4
Doubling Cube: 1
Packaging: Manopoulos gift box
Country of Manufacture: Greece

MORE DETAIL

A beautifully crafted backgammon set that brings together traditional Greek craftsmanship and the rich, distinctive grain of walnut burl. 

The smallest in the Manopoulos range, its compact dimensions make it a perfect travel set, without sacrificing the quality and character of its larger counterparts.

The exterior is finished in walnut burl, prized for its swirling grain patterns and natural variations in colour, ranging from pale brown to deep chocolate. Each board has its own distinctive character thanks to the natural figuring of the wood.

The playing field combines walnut burl with contrasting oak and dark wenge points, creating a refined, richly textured interpretation of the traditional backgammon board.

Each set is handmade using marquetry, a traditional woodworking technique in which carefully cut pieces of veneer are applied to a surface to create decorative patterns. The result is an intricate finish that highlights the different colours and grains of the timber.

Integrated side racks provide dedicated storage for the playing pieces, keeping everything organised between games.

The set includes 30 mother-of-pearl checkers, four dice and a doubling cube. The extra-small version is supplied without dice cups.

Handcrafted in Greece by Manopoulos and presented in a branded gift box.

SHIPPING AND RETURNS

SHIPPING OPTIONS

Standard - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 business days): £2.95

DPD Next Business Day (Cut off: 2pm Mon-Fri): £5.95

DPD Next Business Day by 12 Midday (Cut off: 2pm Mon-Fri): £12.95

DPD Saturday Delivery (Cut-off: Fri 2pm): £9.95

DPD Saturday Delivery by 12 Midday (Cut off: Fri 2pm): £12.95

DPD Sunday Delivery (Cut-off: Fri 2pm): £9.95

18+ PRODUCTS

18+ Standard - Royal Mail Tracked 48 + Age Verified (2-3 business days): £4.95

18+ Express - Royal Mail Tracked 24 + Age Verified (Usually next business day but not guaranteed, cut-off 2pm Mon-Fri): £7.95

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RETURNS

We offer 100-day returns, provided items are returned in a perfectly re-sellable condition (undamaged and in original condition with tags/packaging). For more detailed information on conditions of return and the process involved, please see our Returns policy page.

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