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jaques-staunton-chess-set-circa-1885

Good example of a Jaques set dating from the end of the 19th century: Jaques starting stamping both kings around 1885. Condition is generally excellent, with the exception of some...

jaques-staunton-chess-set-circa-1885

Good example of a Jaques set dating from the end of the 19th century: Jaques starting stamping both kings around 1885. Condition is generally excellent, with the exception of some...

geislingen-bone-figural-chess-set-18th-century

Lovely early set in original condition from a major European chess collection. The town of Geislingen (in Southern Germany) was noted for its ivory and bone carving. Geislingen sets typically...

geislingen-bone-figural-chess-set-18th-century

Lovely early set in original condition from a major European chess collection. The town of Geislingen (in Southern Germany) was noted for its ivory and bone carving. Geislingen sets typically...

staunton-tournament-chess-set-by-lowe-1930-s

Interesting early plastic set from the 1930’s. It has intricate and detailed molding- the knight’s have an attractive studded collar, for example. Comes in the original leatherette box, embossed with...

staunton-tournament-chess-set-by-lowe-1930-s

Interesting early plastic set from the 1930’s. It has intricate and detailed molding- the knight’s have an attractive studded collar, for example. Comes in the original leatherette box, embossed with...

washington-pattern-chess-set-late-18th-century

The so-called “Washington Pattern”” chess set is named after a similar set held in the collection of George Washington’s house, Mount Vernon, which can reasonably dated to around 1770.  Gareth...

washington-pattern-chess-set-late-18th-century

The so-called “Washington Pattern”” chess set is named after a similar set held in the collection of George Washington’s house, Mount Vernon, which can reasonably dated to around 1770.  Gareth...

biedermeier-bone-chess-set-circa-1830

Typical Selenus Pattern chess set from the early to mid 19th century. These sets were popular in Germany and Central Europe during the Beidermeier period. This particular set comes from...

biedermeier-bone-chess-set-circa-1830

Typical Selenus Pattern chess set from the early to mid 19th century. These sets were popular in Germany and Central Europe during the Beidermeier period. This particular set comes from...

german-selenus-bone-horn-chess-set-18th-century

An elegant Selenus set from the last years of the 18th century. The Selenus Pattern was popular in Germany and Central Europe from the late 18th century to the mid...

german-selenus-bone-horn-chess-set-18th-century

An elegant Selenus set from the last years of the 18th century. The Selenus Pattern was popular in Germany and Central Europe from the late 18th century to the mid...