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I'd love to give some love and attention to this old backgammon board. It was found in my father's possessions after he passed away. He travelled extensively in the middle east and I highly suspect it's from Damascus.

Sadly it's a little chipped and damaged in places. The black speckling is peculiar too (any ideas?!) it certainly adds a lot of character - strange that it hasn't happened to the chess board on the outer case! (Photo 3)

The level of craftsmanship to make something this beautiful is incredible. I would love to preserve it and look after it so that I can play with my children when they're old enough. Would a light clean and some buffed furniture wax be a good idea? Thanks in advance for your insights dear woodworking experts!

I'd love to know some history about this old backgammon board. It was found in my father's possessions after he passed away. He travelled extensively in the middle east and I highly suspect it's from Damascus.

Sadly it's a little chipped and damaged in places. The black speckling is certainly peculiar and adds a lot of character - strange that it hasn't happened to the chess board on the outer case! (Photo 3)

The level of craftsmanship to make something this beautiful is incredible. I would love to preserve it and look after it so that I can play with my children when they're old enough. Would a light clean and some buffed furniture wax be a good idea? Thanks in advance for your insights dear backgammon experts!

I'd love to know some history about this old backgammon board. It was found in my father's possessions after he passed away. He travelled extensively in the middle east and I highly suspect it's from Damascus.

Sadly it's a little chipped and damaged in places. The black speckling is certainly peculiar and adds a lot of character - strange that it hasn't happened to the chess board on the outer case! (Photo 3)

The level of craftsmanship to make something this beautiful is incredible. I would love to preserve it and look after it so that I can play with my children when they're old enough. Would a light clean and some buffed furniture wax be a good idea? Thanks in advance for your insights dear backgammon experts!