Homemade game boards are loved by collectors

Q: I would like to know anything you can tell me about a chess/checkerboard. It is reverse-painted on glass with a wooden frame. The board has green and black checkers and a black border with flowers. It must be fairly old, since I bought it from a neighbor 50 years ago and it is still in the same condition.A: Homemade, handpainted game boards are well-loved among folk art collectors. Mo...