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rare-early-english-chess-set-circa-1700

Scarce historic English chess set from the Gareth Williams Chess Collection. The knights are well-carved and full of character. The rooks have incised brickwork and are surmounted with tear-drop finials.

rare-early-english-chess-set-circa-1700

Scarce historic English chess set from the Gareth Williams Chess Collection. The knights are well-carved and full of character. The rooks have incised brickwork and are surmounted with tear-drop finials.

edinburgh-upright-chess-set-circa-1861

Lovely chunky, solid antique “Edinburgh” or “Northern” Upright chess set in the original box, a desirable pattern always popular with collectors and players. According to Howard Staunton the pattern was designed...

edinburgh-upright-chess-set-circa-1861

Lovely chunky, solid antique “Edinburgh” or “Northern” Upright chess set in the original box, a desirable pattern always popular with collectors and players. According to Howard Staunton the pattern was designed...

a-brenet-the-flying-lesson

Albert Brenet was born in Harfleur in 1903 and was known, primarily, as a painter and illustrator of maritime, naval and aviation themes. He was appointed official painter to the...

a-brenet-the-flying-lesson

Albert Brenet was born in Harfleur in 1903 and was known, primarily, as a painter and illustrator of maritime, naval and aviation themes. He was appointed official painter to the...

gambling-chips-1930-s

Lovely little set of gambling or gaming counters dating from the 1930’s. Excellent condition and crying out to be used.

gambling-chips-1930-s

Lovely little set of gambling or gaming counters dating from the 1930’s. Excellent condition and crying out to be used.

large-edinburgh-upright-chess-set-circa-1860

Splendid antique “Edinburgh” or “Northern” Upright chess set in the original box, a desirable pattern always popular with collectors and players. According to Howard Staunton the pattern was designed by Lord...

large-edinburgh-upright-chess-set-circa-1860

Splendid antique “Edinburgh” or “Northern” Upright chess set in the original box, a desirable pattern always popular with collectors and players. According to Howard Staunton the pattern was designed by Lord...

large-coffee-house-chess-set-german-19th-century

Interesting antique German chess set in the Coffee House style. Of large size, too. Each base has a drilled hole to the underside, suggesting that the set might have originally...

large-coffee-house-chess-set-german-19th-century

Interesting antique German chess set in the Coffee House style. Of large size, too. Each base has a drilled hole to the underside, suggesting that the set might have originally...