Note From Luke
english-chess-set-by-samuel-fisher-circa-1838-1851
An advertisement in The Graphic mentions the establishment of Samuel Fisher’s firm at 188 Strand, London, in 1838. The Strand at that time- a long thoroughfare connecting Trafalgar Square with...
english-chess-set-by-samuel-fisher-circa-1838-1851
An advertisement in The Graphic mentions the establishment of Samuel Fisher’s firm at 188 Strand, London, in 1838. The Strand at that time- a long thoroughfare connecting Trafalgar Square with...
fine-english-ornamental-chess-set-circa-1840
Really fine English antique chess set or lovely quality. Sets such as these were made during the first half of the 19th century and sold to the high-end luxury market....
fine-english-ornamental-chess-set-circa-1840
Really fine English antique chess set or lovely quality. Sets such as these were made during the first half of the 19th century and sold to the high-end luxury market....
canton-export-gaming-counters-early-mid-19th-ce...
A collection of mother o’ pearl gambling or gaming counters from the Chinese port of Canton. These were made during the early to mid 19th century for export to the...
canton-export-gaming-counters-early-mid-19th-ce...
A collection of mother o’ pearl gambling or gaming counters from the Chinese port of Canton. These were made during the early to mid 19th century for export to the...
an-old-english-pattern-chess-set-19th-century
Charming little antique chess set; a variation on the classic “Old English pattern. Nicely made. Would look fabulous on a smaller board.
an-old-english-pattern-chess-set-19th-century
Charming little antique chess set; a variation on the classic “Old English pattern. Nicely made. Would look fabulous on a smaller board.
fattorini-chess-timing-clock-1890-s-1904
Chess clocks were reputedly invented by Thomas Bright Wilson of Manchester, around 1880, and the London chess tournament of 1883 was the first to use the double-faced mechanical tumbling clock....
fattorini-chess-timing-clock-1890-s-1904
Chess clocks were reputedly invented by Thomas Bright Wilson of Manchester, around 1880, and the London chess tournament of 1883 was the first to use the double-faced mechanical tumbling clock....
spanish-pulpit-bone-chess-set-circa-1800
The mysterious “Spanish” Pulpit chess set. Despite the name, chess historians are still not entirely sure where these sets come from. One suggestion is Russia; another more plausible theory is...
spanish-pulpit-bone-chess-set-circa-1800
The mysterious “Spanish” Pulpit chess set. Despite the name, chess historians are still not entirely sure where these sets come from. One suggestion is Russia; another more plausible theory is...