Note From Luke
british-chess-company-travelling-chess-set
The British Chess Company was founded by William Moffatt and William Hughes in 1891, and for a relatively short period, became the main rival to Jaques. The British Chess Company...
british-chess-company-travelling-chess-set
The British Chess Company was founded by William Moffatt and William Hughes in 1891, and for a relatively short period, became the main rival to Jaques. The British Chess Company...
jaques-leather-backgammon-set-circa-1930
Terrific 1920s-1930s backgammon set! Made by Jaques, the famous English up market games manufacturer (also responsible for croquet and Staunton chess sets). Jaques's Hatton Garden premises (EC1) were destroyed during...
jaques-leather-backgammon-set-circa-1930
Terrific 1920s-1930s backgammon set! Made by Jaques, the famous English up market games manufacturer (also responsible for croquet and Staunton chess sets). Jaques's Hatton Garden premises (EC1) were destroyed during...
english-wooden-chess-board-circa-1920
Nice, very solid board of good quality. Decent weight too. The chess squares are 4cm wide.
english-wooden-chess-board-circa-1920
Nice, very solid board of good quality. Decent weight too. The chess squares are 4cm wide.
fattorini-silver-trophy
Fattorini & Sons was established in Leeds, in the early 19th century. In 1883, the firm made the first ever chess clock, which included two linked pendulum clocks. By the...
fattorini-silver-trophy
Fattorini & Sons was established in Leeds, in the early 19th century. In 1883, the firm made the first ever chess clock, which included two linked pendulum clocks. By the...
antique-chess-backgammon-travel-board-19th-century
Interesting antique English travelling games set from the second half of the 19th century. The top side is for chess, with pegged bone chessmen. The board can then be flipped...
antique-chess-backgammon-travel-board-19th-century
Interesting antique English travelling games set from the second half of the 19th century. The top side is for chess, with pegged bone chessmen. The board can then be flipped...
panoramic-view-of-windsor-castle-circa-1840
Absolutely delightful panorama of Windsor Castle, dating from the 1840s or perhaps a smidgin later. Tasteful wooden frame with the original glass- which is a plus. The hand-coloured panorama features...
panoramic-view-of-windsor-castle-circa-1840
Absolutely delightful panorama of Windsor Castle, dating from the 1840s or perhaps a smidgin later. Tasteful wooden frame with the original glass- which is a plus. The hand-coloured panorama features...