Description
Geoffrey Parker’s Bridle Hide leather backgammon set is timelessly beautiful and this special edition board is like no other! Available in only one size – Challenge with 38mm/1.5″ diameter checkers this middle size attaché case is perfect for at home or on the move. Think of the classically attired British businessman with their traditional and often battered and loved attaché case as they swing through the doors of their favourite gentleman’s club – for this is the style the Bridle Hide backgammon range evokes.
Open it up to reveal some of the finest craftsmanship and striking colours! This limited edition Challenge leather backgammon set combines three unique materials; English Bridle Hide, a piano black gloss playing surface and Geoffrey Parker’s signature specially designed gaming calf leather with contrasting chalk and sky points.
The exterior of the case is the Bridle Hide which uses a time-honoured and proven traditional vegetable tanned hide. Used for centuries for saddles and horse bridles, hence the name. Often up to 5mm thick, it requires one of the most experienced craftsmen to work the leather into an exceptional piece.
With the Bridle Hide luxury backgammon set, Geoffrey Parker uses this beautiful leather exclusively for the outer cases. This choice is due to the white tallow beneath the color, which often rises to the surface during the working and nurturing of the leather. Although the tallow can be brushed away once the process is complete, it slows down backgammon play. For this reason, the Bridle Hide is paired with specially tanned Dauphin calf, creating a striking contrast when the luxury backgammon case is opened and ensuring a smooth and speedy game.
Size: Challenge
Checker Diameter: 38mm / 1.5″
Board Closed: 325mm x 228mm x 60mm
Board Open: 460mm x 325 x 30mm
Features:
Matching 30mm hand embossed doubling cube.
A pair of leather-bound un-crushable dice cups
Four 16mm ball cornered precision dice.
Two chrome combination locks.
Full leather, hand stitched handle.
Handcrafted in workshops in Essex, England since 1958.
Made in Great Britain
Geoffrey Parker, founded in 1958 by Geoffrey himself, is a British brand based in Essex, England that specializes in luxury games, games tables, and bespoke projects. Known for exquisite craftsmanship and uncompromising attention to detail, the brand has built its reputation by meticulously handcrafting every piece using only the finest materials. From the highest grade leathers to ethically sourced exotic finishes, each creation is designed to ensure both artistry and exceptional quality.
