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rare-campaign-chess
A rare Gentleman’s “Campaign” travelling chess board or table from the mid 19th century. Lovely thing- and scarce. The design is well-thought out, and the brass stand column closes up...
rare-campaign-chess
A rare Gentleman’s “Campaign” travelling chess board or table from the mid 19th century. Lovely thing- and scarce. The design is well-thought out, and the brass stand column closes up...
edinburgh-upright-chess-set-circa-1860
A good example of the desirable "Edinburgh" or "Northern Upright" pattern. Often scarce, these 19th century chess sets are highly sought after by collectors. In the original box, too.
edinburgh-upright-chess-set-circa-1860
A good example of the desirable "Edinburgh" or "Northern Upright" pattern. Often scarce, these 19th century chess sets are highly sought after by collectors. In the original box, too.
british-chess-company-staunton-club-set-circa-1900
British Chess Company sets are rare and much prized by collectors. The British Chess Company (BCC) was founded by William Moffatt (1843-1918) and William Hughes and began manufacturing chess pieces...
british-chess-company-staunton-club-set-circa-1900
British Chess Company sets are rare and much prized by collectors. The British Chess Company (BCC) was founded by William Moffatt (1843-1918) and William Hughes and began manufacturing chess pieces...
a-behempore-elephant-king-circa-1850
Good example of an antique Berhempore figure. Very similar in style to the chessmen from the famous East India (John Company) chess sets of the mid 19th century.
a-behempore-elephant-king-circa-1850
Good example of an antique Berhempore figure. Very similar in style to the chessmen from the famous East India (John Company) chess sets of the mid 19th century.
leather-backgammon-chess-board-circa-1890
Really nice example of the type in excellent condition. The interior is especially fresh with stunning gilt-tooled decorative motifs. These boards are hard to find in a decent condition. The...
leather-backgammon-chess-board-circa-1890
Really nice example of the type in excellent condition. The interior is especially fresh with stunning gilt-tooled decorative motifs. These boards are hard to find in a decent condition. The...
british-chess-company-imperial-chessmen-no-26
The British Chess Company (BCC) was founded by William Moffatt (1843-1918) and William Hughes and began manufacturing chess pieces in 1891, as an attempt to compete against Jaques of London....
british-chess-company-imperial-chessmen-no-26
The British Chess Company (BCC) was founded by William Moffatt (1843-1918) and William Hughes and began manufacturing chess pieces in 1891, as an attempt to compete against Jaques of London....