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research-into-the-history-of-playing-cards
Fascinating account of the origin and history of playing cards. Nicely re-bound. Published in an edition of only 250 copies.
research-into-the-history-of-playing-cards
Fascinating account of the origin and history of playing cards. Nicely re-bound. Published in an edition of only 250 copies.
an-ammonite-pair
A magnificent pair of Russian ammonites on a matrix base. A rare species from the Upper Volga. Jurassic Period. Formed around 160 million years ago.
an-ammonite-pair
A magnificent pair of Russian ammonites on a matrix base. A rare species from the Upper Volga. Jurassic Period. Formed around 160 million years ago.
a-macao-ivory-chess-set-circa-1820
A good example of a Macao Export ivory chess set from the early 19th century. Macao was a Portuguese colony on the South Western coast of India. The set also...
a-macao-ivory-chess-set-circa-1820
A good example of a Macao Export ivory chess set from the early 19th century. Macao was a Portuguese colony on the South Western coast of India. The set also...
an-indo-chinese-chess-board-circa-1900
A really pretty little antique chess board, inlaid with decorative mother o' pearl. Each square is just over 3cm wide, so would be perfect for a smaller set.
an-indo-chinese-chess-board-circa-1900
A really pretty little antique chess board, inlaid with decorative mother o' pearl. Each square is just over 3cm wide, so would be perfect for a smaller set.
a-lund-ivory-chess-set-circa-1850
Lovely antique ivory set in the style of the famous Thomas and William Lund of London. The Lunds were makers of luxury goods, including chess sets and boxes of the...
a-lund-ivory-chess-set-circa-1850
Lovely antique ivory set in the style of the famous Thomas and William Lund of London. The Lunds were makers of luxury goods, including chess sets and boxes of the...
an-ivory-jaques-staunton-chess-set-circa-1855-60
Early Jaques Staunton chess set (the pattern was first registered in 1849) with an "Anderssen" knight, dating it to circa 1855-60. The Cartonpierre box is lined in plum coloured plush...
an-ivory-jaques-staunton-chess-set-circa-1855-60
Early Jaques Staunton chess set (the pattern was first registered in 1849) with an "Anderssen" knight, dating it to circa 1855-60. The Cartonpierre box is lined in plum coloured plush...