Ankara Backgammon Set – Natural Beech Case
Features / Description
Some games live in a drawer. And then there is the Ankara backgammon, which you put on the table and leave there.
The natural beech case is solid, stable and quiet. The gold brass hardware closes with precision. The carved wooden handle sits well in the hand. Open it and you find an intarsia marquetry board, deep burgundy and ivory, with the points inlaid into the wood itself. Not printed. Not glued. Cut into the material.
The checkers are wood, heavy and well balanced. They are a pleasure to place. The sound is flat and natural. This is a backgammon for playing properly, on good equipment, as it should be.
Specifications
Case & board
Dimensions, closed : 38 × 25 × 5.5 cm (15.0 × 9.8 × 2.2 in)
Case material : Natural beech
Board : Burgundy/ivory intarsia marquetry
Points : Inlaid into the wood, not printed
Closures : Gold brass
Weight & contents
Total weight : 1.5 kg
Checkers : 30 in wood, 30 mm diameter (15 light + 15 burgundy)
Dice : Natural wood + 1 doubling cube
Dice cups : 2 in wood
Finishes
Handle : Carved natural wood
Hardware : Gold brass
Color : Natural
Players : 2
What's in the box
1x Game board
1x Set of chess pieces
1x Spare queens
1x Storage
Care instructions
- Board: dust with a soft dry cloth. Apply a natural oil or wax once or twice a year to feed the grain and keep the figuring rich
- Pieces: wipe with a slightly damp cloth. Avoid any abrasive product, which would dull the aged patina
- Keep away from direct moisture and prolonged heat
Shipping and returns
Standard shipping
-Free on every order
-Estimated delivery: 6 to 12 business days
-Dispatched within 1 to 2 business days of your order
Returns
-Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery
-Item must be returned in its original condition
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you want to know about our chess sets
No, as long as you avoid prolonged exposure to moisture or direct sunlight, just like any quality solid wood object. A simple wood-oil treatment once a year is enough to keep it flawless for decades.
Yes. Every Wood & Wit set ships complete with all 32 pieces, two spare queens for pawn promotion, and a case or storage bag depending on the model. Nothing missing, nothing loose.
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- Piece weight: a weighted piece lands with precision. It does not slide, it does not topple, every move feels controlled.
- Board contrast: clearly defined squares and honest wood tones, so you read the position instantly, without effort.
- Board stability: solid wood that does not rattle, does not warp and stays perfectly still for the whole game.
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