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german-ivory-chess-set-by-ernst-lauprecht-of-be...

An interesting ivory chess set from a Berlin retailer. I've found a reference for Ernst Lauprecht at the same address in the Berlin telephone directory for 1941. The business, presumably,...

german-ivory-chess-set-by-ernst-lauprecht-of-be...

An interesting ivory chess set from a Berlin retailer. I've found a reference for Ernst Lauprecht at the same address in the Berlin telephone directory for 1941. The business, presumably,...

pealware-commemorative-nursery-plate-circa-1840

A rather interesting nursery or child's plate, dating from the 1840s. This 'Bishop of Heliopolis' transfer was later recycled for use on an otherwise similar plate commemorating the christening of...

pealware-commemorative-nursery-plate-circa-1840

A rather interesting nursery or child's plate, dating from the 1840s. This 'Bishop of Heliopolis' transfer was later recycled for use on an otherwise similar plate commemorating the christening of...

english-staunton-chess-set-late-19th-century

Lovely antique set in the famous Staunton pattern, first designed in 1849, and popular with players. Well turned with very nicely carved knights. Comes with the original mahogany box with...

english-staunton-chess-set-late-19th-century

Lovely antique set in the famous Staunton pattern, first designed in 1849, and popular with players. Well turned with very nicely carved knights. Comes with the original mahogany box with...

rare-jaques-b-c-d-chess-board

Interesting Victorian Jaques travelling chess set. The attractive wooden counters are for backgammon and chess, and fit snugly inside a rolled up leather board. Two leather shakers fit on either...

rare-jaques-b-c-d-chess-board

Interesting Victorian Jaques travelling chess set. The attractive wooden counters are for backgammon and chess, and fit snugly inside a rolled up leather board. Two leather shakers fit on either...