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a-fine-lund-chess-set-circa-1830
An extra large antique ivory chess set in the "Lund" pattern, dating from circa 1830. Especially nice, 'above-average' size. The base of the king measures 3.6cm wide, and the pawn...
a-fine-lund-chess-set-circa-1830
An extra large antique ivory chess set in the "Lund" pattern, dating from circa 1830. Especially nice, 'above-average' size. The base of the king measures 3.6cm wide, and the pawn...
english-gilt-leather-chess-board-circa-1900
These boards were made in England at the turn of the 19th century. The red and tan squares go incredibly well with Jaques Staunton and Old English Pattern chess sets.
english-gilt-leather-chess-board-circa-1900
These boards were made in England at the turn of the 19th century. The red and tan squares go incredibly well with Jaques Staunton and Old English Pattern chess sets.
good-mahjong-set-shanghai-1920s
Nice example of a Chinese Export Mahjong set, made in a workshop in the Shanghai area during the 1920s. Local boys were employed to paint the bone and bamboo tiles....
good-mahjong-set-shanghai-1920s
Nice example of a Chinese Export Mahjong set, made in a workshop in the Shanghai area during the 1920s. Local boys were employed to paint the bone and bamboo tiles....
canton-burmese-pattern-chess-set-1836
A good 'so-called 'Burmese Pattern' ivory chess set with a distinguished provenance dating the set to Canton, 1836. These sets were mistakenly identified as 'Burmese' by antique dealers and collectors...
canton-burmese-pattern-chess-set-1836
A good 'so-called 'Burmese Pattern' ivory chess set with a distinguished provenance dating the set to Canton, 1836. These sets were mistakenly identified as 'Burmese' by antique dealers and collectors...
jaques-staunton-boxwood-chess-set-1865-70
Good antique Jaques set from the 1860s. Interesting Victorian retailer's label over the Jaques green label, and on the bottom of the box. Recommended.
jaques-staunton-boxwood-chess-set-1865-70
Good antique Jaques set from the 1860s. Interesting Victorian retailer's label over the Jaques green label, and on the bottom of the box. Recommended.
early-calvert-chess-set-circa-1800
Scarce 'Calvert' style ivory set dating from the end of the 18th/early 19th century. Although this set is unsigned, it is typical of the work of John Calvert of 189,...
early-calvert-chess-set-circa-1800
Scarce 'Calvert' style ivory set dating from the end of the 18th/early 19th century. Although this set is unsigned, it is typical of the work of John Calvert of 189,...