Note From Luke

a-scandinavian-modern-standing-tray

In effect, this is a modernist version of the old-fashioned butler's tray. I'm becoming rather fond of it and am almost reluctant to part with it. The legs fold neatly...

a-scandinavian-modern-standing-tray

In effect, this is a modernist version of the old-fashioned butler's tray. I'm becoming rather fond of it and am almost reluctant to part with it. The legs fold neatly...

thomas-hyde-de-ludis-orientalibus

Thomas Hyde (1636-1703) was an English orientalist. His book Mandragorias, seu Historia Shahiludii (written in Latin,English and Hebrew) was the first scholarly account of the history of chess. He was...

thomas-hyde-de-ludis-orientalibus

Thomas Hyde (1636-1703) was an English orientalist. His book Mandragorias, seu Historia Shahiludii (written in Latin,English and Hebrew) was the first scholarly account of the history of chess. He was...

mccartneys-chess-auction-catalogue-1988

Very scarce auction catalogue from 1988, featuring a collection of decent antique chess sets.

mccartneys-chess-auction-catalogue-1988

Very scarce auction catalogue from 1988, featuring a collection of decent antique chess sets.

hammond-the-book-of-chessmen

Important early reference work for collectors of antique chess sets. Alex Hammond was a famous London antique dealer. First Edition signed by the author.

hammond-the-book-of-chessmen

Important early reference work for collectors of antique chess sets. Alex Hammond was a famous London antique dealer. First Edition signed by the author.

a-mahjong-set-shanghai-circa-1920

A very nice- above average example- of a Shanghai mahjong set, dating from the 1920's. Nicely carved with an attractively coloured hardwood. The front panel is carved with peonies, reeds,...

a-mahjong-set-shanghai-circa-1920

A very nice- above average example- of a Shanghai mahjong set, dating from the 1920's. Nicely carved with an attractively coloured hardwood. The front panel is carved with peonies, reeds,...

a-jaques-leather-chess-board

A stylish chess board from the famous old English firm of Jaques, dating to the mid 19th century. Jaques chess sets and boards are highly collectable- and much saught after.

a-jaques-leather-chess-board

A stylish chess board from the famous old English firm of Jaques, dating to the mid 19th century. Jaques chess sets and boards are highly collectable- and much saught after.