Scarce and Prized First Generation (1930) Engraved Bakelite White on Black Backgammon Doubling Cube souvenir painting no splits or cracks

no splits or cracks

The wooden frame is not brand new but not very old

Otherwise blocks are in very good condition

I love this photo SO MUCH

Scarce and Prized First Generation (1930) Engraved Bakelite White on Black Backgammon Doubling Cube souvenir painting no splits or cracks2,4,8,16,32,64. Though clearly a (very excellent looking) die, with each side a mathematical doubling of the next, I did not know exactly what this was when I found it. Didn't take long to learn that die like this were and are made for use in backgammon specifically for raising (doubling) the stakes in a game. I've learned with a bit of research that the first doubling cubes were introduced in 1930, and this is an iconic very early example, perhaps