Note From Luke

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

The Staunton Pattern was designed in 1849 by Nathanial Cooke, and since then has become one of the most recognised chess patterns, beloved by international players for its simplicity, appropriate...

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

The Staunton Pattern was designed in 1849 by Nathanial Cooke, and since then has become one of the most recognised chess patterns, beloved by international players for its simplicity, appropriate...

jaques-four-inch-staunton-chess-set

Quality antique Staunton chess set from the famous old company of Jaques, London. Nice rich colour to the boxwood. Comes in a late 19th century mahogany box by F. H....

jaques-four-inch-staunton-chess-set

Quality antique Staunton chess set from the famous old company of Jaques, London. Nice rich colour to the boxwood. Comes in a late 19th century mahogany box by F. H....

good-edinburgh-upright-boxwood-chess-set-mid-19...

The “Edinburgh” or “Northern” Upright pattern is always popular with collectors and players. This set has a nice toffee colour to the boxwood and unusual stepped bases. According to Howard Staunton...

good-edinburgh-upright-boxwood-chess-set-mid-19...

The “Edinburgh” or “Northern” Upright pattern is always popular with collectors and players. This set has a nice toffee colour to the boxwood and unusual stepped bases. According to Howard Staunton...

interesting-dutch-chess-set-in-original-box-ear...

An interesting Dutch bone chess set of elegant shape. Similar , in some way, to the Biedermeier Selenus style. The set comes with its original oblong box- a rare find....

interesting-dutch-chess-set-in-original-box-ear...

An interesting Dutch bone chess set of elegant shape. Similar , in some way, to the Biedermeier Selenus style. The set comes with its original oblong box- a rare find....

jaques-staunton-ivory-chess-set-in-green-trolle...

The famous Staunton pattern was invented by Nathaniel Cooke and first patented with Jaques in 1849. The chess grandmaster, Howard Staunton, endorsed the new pattern, and Jaques labels bear his...

jaques-staunton-ivory-chess-set-in-green-trolle...

The famous Staunton pattern was invented by Nathaniel Cooke and first patented with Jaques in 1849. The chess grandmaster, Howard Staunton, endorsed the new pattern, and Jaques labels bear his...