Note From Luke

berhempore-skirt-chess-set-circa-1830

A very similar set can be seen in the Jon Crumiller collection, featuring distinctive “skirted" galleries. These sets would have been made for export to Great Britain during the early...

berhempore-skirt-chess-set-circa-1830

A very similar set can be seen in the Jon Crumiller collection, featuring distinctive “skirted" galleries. These sets would have been made for export to Great Britain during the early...

jaques-in-statu-quo-chess-set

With the expansion of the middle classes in the 19th century- and train travel- various manufacturers began to experiment with portable chess sets that could be used in a carriage,...

jaques-in-statu-quo-chess-set

With the expansion of the middle classes in the 19th century- and train travel- various manufacturers began to experiment with portable chess sets that could be used in a carriage,...

leuchars-cartonpierre-chess-board

A desirable antique chess board. James Leuchar established the business at 47, Piccadilly in 1794, and the business moved to 38 Piccadilly shortly before James Leuchars died in 1823. As...

leuchars-cartonpierre-chess-board

A desirable antique chess board. James Leuchar established the business at 47, Piccadilly in 1794, and the business moved to 38 Piccadilly shortly before James Leuchars died in 1823. As...

asprey-s-backgammon-counters-circa-1930

Quality backgammon set by Asprey’s, dating from the 1930’s. One side is stained green to simulate malachite. In the original box with the Asprey’s stamp.

asprey-s-backgammon-counters-circa-1930

Quality backgammon set by Asprey’s, dating from the 1930’s. One side is stained green to simulate malachite. In the original box with the Asprey’s stamp.

muslim-pattern-chess-set-northern-india-18th-19...

Desirable Islamic or Muslim set from a private collection. In the Islamic tradition, chess set patterns tend to be non-figural, influenced by religious teachings, with the pieces often of pepperpot...

muslim-pattern-chess-set-northern-india-18th-19...

Desirable Islamic or Muslim set from a private collection. In the Islamic tradition, chess set patterns tend to be non-figural, influenced by religious teachings, with the pieces often of pepperpot...

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

Near “four inch” Jaques ivory Staunton- a nice size for players. The red side has a rubbed stain through years of play. Comes in a large Jaques Sarcophagus casket- these...

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

Near “four inch” Jaques ivory Staunton- a nice size for players. The red side has a rubbed stain through years of play. Comes in a large Jaques Sarcophagus casket- these...