Note From Luke

british-chess-company-4-inch-staunton-chess-set...

Recent research suggests that these sets were manufactured abroad (possibly Germany) and sold by the British Chess Company of Stroud, unstamped.

british-chess-company-4-inch-staunton-chess-set...

Recent research suggests that these sets were manufactured abroad (possibly Germany) and sold by the British Chess Company of Stroud, unstamped.

english-rosewood-mahogany-chess-board-19th-century

english-rosewood-mahogany-chess-board-19th-century

A typical antique English chess board of medium-size. Squares in sycamore and rosewood, within a raised mahogany border and a pine back panel. Chess squares are 5.1cm wide.

english-rosewood-mahogany-chess-board-19th-century

A typical antique English chess board of medium-size. Squares in sycamore and rosewood, within a raised mahogany border and a pine back panel. Chess squares are 5.1cm wide.

vintage-chess-board

Vintage wooden chess board or nice quality. Probably dating from the mid 20th century. Each chess square 5cm wide.

vintage-chess-board

Vintage wooden chess board or nice quality. Probably dating from the mid 20th century. Each chess square 5cm wide.

shanghai-mahjong-set-circa-1926

An unusual Shanghai mahjong set- in superb, unused, near-mint condition. Still in the original wax-paper wrappers and never been used. Recommended.

shanghai-mahjong-set-circa-1926

An unusual Shanghai mahjong set- in superb, unused, near-mint condition. Still in the original wax-paper wrappers and never been used. Recommended.

fine-f-h-ayres-staunton-chess-set

fine-f-h-ayres-staunton-chess-set

Fine antique Staunton chess set, with a 4.25 inch King. Identical in style to Jaques, and most probably carved by an ex Jaques craftsman, subsequently working for the rival firm...

fine-f-h-ayres-staunton-chess-set

Fine antique Staunton chess set, with a 4.25 inch King. Identical in style to Jaques, and most probably carved by an ex Jaques craftsman, subsequently working for the rival firm...

classic-barleycorn-chess-set-19th-century

The classic English chess pattern. Used throughout the Victorian period as an alternative to the Staunton pattern (invented in 1849).

classic-barleycorn-chess-set-19th-century

The classic English chess pattern. Used throughout the Victorian period as an alternative to the Staunton pattern (invented in 1849).