Late 19th Century German Lacquered Checkers in Original Box black box as they need just a

as they need just a little support to stay in place

Plus those handy carrying handles on top

as there is a hole that runs through the handle near the end through which a string or wire could pass

keeping a photograph of a sweetheart close to one's heart

I've come across a few others (though none as lovely)

Late 19th Century German Lacquered Checkers in Original Box black box as they need just aA super handsome set of antique checkers in their original slide top box, on the underside of which with their one time owner wrote "1897" and "30 pieces." The embossed checkers, with crowns on one side and concentric rings on the other, are enameled in lush red and black, with a couple of the red ones bordering on orange. Beautiful, and in great shape, ready to play! Box: 6 3 8 x 3 x 1 9 16 t. Checkers 1 1 8 d. The "Schutz Marke" at the lower corners