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edinburgh-upright-bone-chess-set-circa-1870

June 22, 2022

The “Edinburgh” or “Northern” Upright pattern is always popular with collectors and players. According to Howard Staunton the pattern was designed by Lord John Hay in the 1840s.

This set is nicely carved from cow-bone and one side stained with cochineal dye.