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good-staunton-weighted-chess-set-circa-1900

Nice weighted Staunton set in the Jaques manner. By an unknown maker, circa 1900.

good-staunton-weighted-chess-set-circa-1900

Nice weighted Staunton set in the Jaques manner. By an unknown maker, circa 1900.

french-lyon-pattern-chess-set-19th-century

A classic French pattern, in use from the late 18th and 19th centuries. Unlike their British counterparts, the French craftsmen did not season their wood before use. Which explains why...

french-lyon-pattern-chess-set-19th-century

A classic French pattern, in use from the late 18th and 19th centuries. Unlike their British counterparts, the French craftsmen did not season their wood before use. Which explains why...

rare-english-chess-set-18th-century

A rare English player’s part chess set. This pattern is scarce, and chess sets of this period are increasingly hard to find. Please note that three pieces are missing: a...

rare-english-chess-set-18th-century

A rare English player’s part chess set. This pattern is scarce, and chess sets of this period are increasingly hard to find. Please note that three pieces are missing: a...

good-barleycorn-chess-set-circa-1850

A classic Victorian chess set. The 'Barleycorn' Pattern was one of the most popular English patterns during the 19th century. The name derives from the typical carved rustic patterns found...

good-barleycorn-chess-set-circa-1850

A classic Victorian chess set. The 'Barleycorn' Pattern was one of the most popular English patterns during the 19th century. The name derives from the typical carved rustic patterns found...

british-chess-company-chess-board-circa-1900

British Chess Company boards and sets are scarce. Nice example of a British Chess Company Board, with stamps to either side of the frame/border. Chess squares are 5.8cm wide.

british-chess-company-chess-board-circa-1900

British Chess Company boards and sets are scarce. Nice example of a British Chess Company Board, with stamps to either side of the frame/border. Chess squares are 5.8cm wide.