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an-interesting-bone-german-chess-set-circa-1830

An unusual 19th century German chess set on the Selenus theme. Note the Islamic crescent moon finials on the rooks.   Please note that the first photograph features this chess...

an-interesting-bone-german-chess-set-circa-1830

An unusual 19th century German chess set on the Selenus theme. Note the Islamic crescent moon finials on the rooks.   Please note that the first photograph features this chess...

a-large-decorative-chess-board-circa-1900

Stylish and extremely decorative antique chess board of large size. The chess squares are just under 4cm wide.

a-large-decorative-chess-board-circa-1900

Stylish and extremely decorative antique chess board of large size. The chess squares are just under 4cm wide.

a-rosewood-mahogany-games-board-box-19th-century

A good, solid antique board/box for chess and backgammon dating from the mid 19th century. The chess squares are inlaid in rosewood and boxwood. Each square is 5.5cm wide.

a-rosewood-mahogany-games-board-box-19th-century

A good, solid antique board/box for chess and backgammon dating from the mid 19th century. The chess squares are inlaid in rosewood and boxwood. Each square is 5.5cm wide.

a-fine-leather-games-board-box-circa-1875

Really nice Victorian leather games box of a lovely quality, and in superb condition. Chess on the outside, backgammon on the inside. I'm selling it with a set of turned...

a-fine-leather-games-board-box-circa-1875

Really nice Victorian leather games box of a lovely quality, and in superb condition. Chess on the outside, backgammon on the inside. I'm selling it with a set of turned...

british-chess-company-board-circa-1880

The British Chess Company (BCC) was founded by William Moffatt (1843-1918) and William Hughes and began manufacturing chess pieces in 189, as an attempt to compete against Jaques of London. The...

british-chess-company-board-circa-1880

The British Chess Company (BCC) was founded by William Moffatt (1843-1918) and William Hughes and began manufacturing chess pieces in 189, as an attempt to compete against Jaques of London. The...

a-french-tric-trac-board-box-circa-1920

Nice example of a French Tric-Trac and chess games board/box. The green baize inside is in an above-average condition.

a-french-tric-trac-board-box-circa-1920

Nice example of a French Tric-Trac and chess games board/box. The green baize inside is in an above-average condition.