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antique-staunton-ivory-chess-set-late-19th-century
A handsome ivory turned chess set, based on the famous "Staunton" pattern first designed in 1849. The red side is stained with cochineal dye, made from crushed beetles. Works rather...
antique-staunton-ivory-chess-set-late-19th-century
A handsome ivory turned chess set, based on the famous "Staunton" pattern first designed in 1849. The red side is stained with cochineal dye, made from crushed beetles. Works rather...
chinoiserie-papier-mache-tray-circa-1840
A rather beautiful Early Victorian/William IV papier-mâché tray of a decent size (69cm wide). Lacquered in black with luminous highlights in gilt, and subtle green lily leaves. Is going to...
chinoiserie-papier-mache-tray-circa-1840
A rather beautiful Early Victorian/William IV papier-mâché tray of a decent size (69cm wide). Lacquered in black with luminous highlights in gilt, and subtle green lily leaves. Is going to...
staunton-chess-set-circa-1920-30
A nice little Staunton set dating from the early years of the 20th century. The Staunton pattern was invented in 1849, in an attempt to standardise the various international- and...
staunton-chess-set-circa-1920-30
A nice little Staunton set dating from the early years of the 20th century. The Staunton pattern was invented in 1849, in an attempt to standardise the various international- and...
jaques-staunton-chess-set-late-1920s-30s
Decent Jaques Staunton from the 1920s- 30s period, with the king coming in at just under 4 inches high. This classic pattern was first patented by the firm of Jaques...
jaques-staunton-chess-set-late-1920s-30s
Decent Jaques Staunton from the 1920s- 30s period, with the king coming in at just under 4 inches high. This classic pattern was first patented by the firm of Jaques...
jaques-staunton-chess-set-late-1920s-30s
Decent Jaques Staunton from the 1920s- 30s period, with the king coming in at just under 4 inches high. This classic pattern was first patented by the firm of Jaques...
jaques-staunton-chess-set-late-1920s-30s
Decent Jaques Staunton from the 1920s- 30s period, with the king coming in at just under 4 inches high. This classic pattern was first patented by the firm of Jaques...
jaques-staunton-chess-set-late-1920s-30s
Decent Jaques Staunton from the 1920s- 30s period, with the king coming in at just under 4 inches high. This classic pattern was first patented by the firm of Jaques...
jaques-staunton-chess-set-late-1920s-30s
Decent Jaques Staunton from the 1920s- 30s period, with the king coming in at just under 4 inches high. This classic pattern was first patented by the firm of Jaques...