Vintage Wooden Tic-Tac-Toe Set with Scrimshaw-Style Game Pieces

This item is a tabletop wooden game board designed for the game of tic-tac-toe. The board is constructed from a solid block of wood, likely cherry or a similar fruitwood, featuring a medium reddish-brown finish. The board measures approximately 8 inches by 5 inches and has a thickness of about 1 inch. The playing grid consists of a 3x3 square pattern deeply incised into the center of the wood surface. Notable features include two recessed tray areas at the top and bottom of the board, designed for holding game pieces when not in play. The set is accompanied by four visible playing tiles, which are cream-colored or off-white with irregular, rounded shapes. These tiles feature intricate black etchings in a scrimshaw-style aesthetic, depicting nautical themes such as sailing vessels, lighthouses, and coastal scenes. The condition of the wood board shows minor surface wear, including small nicks, light scratches, and some accumulated dust within the incised lines and trays, suggesting it is a late 20th-century vintage souvenir or gift item (circa 1970s-1990s). The craftsmanship is of good quality, with smooth transitions in the routing and a uniform finish, though no specific maker's mark is visible on the top surface. The combination of utilitarian gameplay with decorative nautical art makes it a typical example of coastal-themed home decor or travel games.