Note From Luke
mongolian-chess-set-circa-1900
Gareth Williams writes: “The Mongolians have a tradition of carving their sets based on the culture of their local society. As each set is individually carved, rarely are two sets...
mongolian-chess-set-circa-1900
Gareth Williams writes: “The Mongolians have a tradition of carving their sets based on the culture of their local society. As each set is individually carved, rarely are two sets...
an-anglo-indian-chess-set-vizagapatam-circa-1840
An Indian Export chess set from the Gareth Williams Chess Collection. Gareth is an acknowledged authority on antique chess sets and his excellent book on antique chess sets, “Masterpieces” ,...
an-anglo-indian-chess-set-vizagapatam-circa-1840
An Indian Export chess set from the Gareth Williams Chess Collection. Gareth is an acknowledged authority on antique chess sets and his excellent book on antique chess sets, “Masterpieces” ,...
rare-early-english-chess-set
An early and genuinely rare English playing set, dating from the late 17th century. Gareth Williams dated this set to 1670, and it features in his excellent book on antique...
rare-early-english-chess-set
An early and genuinely rare English playing set, dating from the late 17th century. Gareth Williams dated this set to 1670, and it features in his excellent book on antique...
good-selenus-bone-chess-set-circa-1830
Charming “Selenus” pattern chess set of slightly smaller size. Good quality, and pleasing to the eye. Kings feature triple galleries or crowns. Recommended as a good example of the pattern....
good-selenus-bone-chess-set-circa-1830
Charming “Selenus” pattern chess set of slightly smaller size. Good quality, and pleasing to the eye. Kings feature triple galleries or crowns. Recommended as a good example of the pattern....
victorian-patent-chess-counters
Intriguing patent chess counters from the mid Victorian period, made of some form of molded or pressed composite material. The kings and queens are clearly inspired from playing cards. The...
victorian-patent-chess-counters
Intriguing patent chess counters from the mid Victorian period, made of some form of molded or pressed composite material. The kings and queens are clearly inspired from playing cards. The...
indian-vizagapatam-chess-set-circa-1830
These chess sets were made in Vizagapatam, a region of Eastern India famous for its trade in intricate ivory carvings during the early to mid 19th century. Sets were made...
indian-vizagapatam-chess-set-circa-1830
These chess sets were made in Vizagapatam, a region of Eastern India famous for its trade in intricate ivory carvings during the early to mid 19th century. Sets were made...