I chose ripple or ‘fiddleback’ sycamore to produce this rather special piece. “What sort of present can I give to a man who has everything?” was the request. The outer casing I bordered with African black ebony. When opened the casket reveals the gaming deck. Bubinga was chosen for the ‘floors’ with ebony and field maple inlaid darts. The shakers and keepers are made from ebony and sycamore, the checkers in ebony and faux ivory.