Note From Luke

edinburgh-upright-boxwood-chess-set-19th-century

The “Edinburgh” or “Northern” Upright pattern is always popular with collectors and players. According to Howard Staunton the pattern was designed by Lord John Hay in the 1840s.

edinburgh-upright-boxwood-chess-set-19th-century

The “Edinburgh” or “Northern” Upright pattern is always popular with collectors and players. According to Howard Staunton the pattern was designed by Lord John Hay in the 1840s.

antique-english-rosewood-chess-set-19th-century

Interesting and unusual 19th century English chess pattern. Similar to the ‘Calvert' pattern, or perhaps, a variation on the 'St George' or 'Old English' patterns. The rosewood side features attractive...

antique-english-rosewood-chess-set-19th-century

Interesting and unusual 19th century English chess pattern. Similar to the ‘Calvert' pattern, or perhaps, a variation on the 'St George' or 'Old English' patterns. The rosewood side features attractive...

calvert-pattern-boxwood-chess-set-19th-century

Nice example of a classic Victorian boxwood and ebony chess set. The ‘Calvert Pattern’ was one of the alternative patterns used in England during the 19th century, alongside the ‘St...

calvert-pattern-boxwood-chess-set-19th-century

Nice example of a classic Victorian boxwood and ebony chess set. The ‘Calvert Pattern’ was one of the alternative patterns used in England during the 19th century, alongside the ‘St...

magnificent-jaques-bcca-trophy-chess-board

Splendid Jaques board of Tournament size. The chess squares are 6.7cm wide. It dates from the Pre-War period (the Jaques factory and office, based in Hatton Garden, London, was destroyed...

magnificent-jaques-bcca-trophy-chess-board

Splendid Jaques board of Tournament size. The chess squares are 6.7cm wide. It dates from the Pre-War period (the Jaques factory and office, based in Hatton Garden, London, was destroyed...

staunton-boxwood-chess-set-circa-1930

staunton-boxwood-chess-set-circa-1930

Lovely vintage  English Staunton chess set, with a decent weight. Comes in the original mahogany box, with key.

staunton-boxwood-chess-set-circa-1930

Lovely vintage  English Staunton chess set, with a decent weight. Comes in the original mahogany box, with key.

jaques-staunton-4-inch-chess-set-1915-20

jaques-staunton-4-inch-chess-set-1915-20

Lovely Jaques set, with the desirable 4 inch king. Antique Jaques sets, within the last year or so, are becoming scarce. Sets with the 4 inch and 4.5 inch kings...

jaques-staunton-4-inch-chess-set-1915-20

Lovely Jaques set, with the desirable 4 inch king. Antique Jaques sets, within the last year or so, are becoming scarce. Sets with the 4 inch and 4.5 inch kings...