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rajasthan-chessman-circa-1840
A pleasing Indian antique chessman with an attractive patination. Most likely to be a pawn from a rare and unusual set of large size. From the mid 19th century.
rajasthan-chessman-circa-1840
A pleasing Indian antique chessman with an attractive patination. Most likely to be a pawn from a rare and unusual set of large size. From the mid 19th century.
english-chess-set-18th-century
Interesting early chess set in the “Old English” pattern. Note the squat bishop mitres and the small ball finial on the queens. From a major European chess collection.
english-chess-set-18th-century
Interesting early chess set in the “Old English” pattern. Note the squat bishop mitres and the small ball finial on the queens. From a major European chess collection.
german-selenus-pattern-chess-set-19th-century
A rather elegant antique chess set. A relatively scarce variation on the Selenus pattern which was popular across Central Europe during the first half of the 19th century. Nice set....
german-selenus-pattern-chess-set-19th-century
A rather elegant antique chess set. A relatively scarce variation on the Selenus pattern which was popular across Central Europe during the first half of the 19th century. Nice set....
irish-killarney-yew-chess-set-board-19th-century
Wood from the arbutus or strawberry tree was exploited from the 1830s in the production of Irish furniture and treen. This tree flourished in South-West Ireland, where the mild and...
irish-killarney-yew-chess-set-board-19th-century
Wood from the arbutus or strawberry tree was exploited from the 1830s in the production of Irish furniture and treen. This tree flourished in South-West Ireland, where the mild and...
danish-bone-chess-set-and-board-19th-century
Elegant Danish antique bone chess set. Sold with an attractive inlaid board. Carved from cow bone, so may be exported to the United States. From a private chess collection. Recommended....
danish-bone-chess-set-and-board-19th-century
Elegant Danish antique bone chess set. Sold with an attractive inlaid board. Carved from cow bone, so may be exported to the United States. From a private chess collection. Recommended....
english-ornamental-ivory-chess-set-19th-century
Rather fine antique chess set of superior quality. Unusually large flags on the rooks, which is a nice touch. Recommended.
english-ornamental-ivory-chess-set-19th-century
Rather fine antique chess set of superior quality. Unusually large flags on the rooks, which is a nice touch. Recommended.