1980s
Beautiful vintage Italian Walnut Burl & Black Lacquer Backgammon by Dal Negro produced for the German brand Altenburg-Stralsunder 80's
€300 / $350
This is an elegant, very handsome, vintage well-preserved backgammon set. The exterior is finished in beautiful burl wood veneer (walnut burl) with striking, swirling grain and the characteristic burl "eyes", framed by contrasting black piano-lacquer edges. The set was sold on the German market by Altenburg - Stralsunder, produced by 'Dal Negro' from Treviso, Italy, famous for its craftsmanship, who partnered with ASS to create premium products, blending Italian style with the German brand's reputation for quality. (These productions adhered to German quality standards, resulting in boards which were solid, bigger in size, heavier and sturdie