Early Celluloid Checkers in Original Box wooden pocket knife did a series of drawings

did a series of drawings very late in life of floating forms composed double-profiles

this would be great filled with all sorts of bright and cheerful flowers

Great for the kids

I'm guessing this whimsical whimsy once had at least a couple of more parts

There are two different backs

Early Celluloid Checkers in Original Box wooden pocket knife did a series of drawingsJust 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