Note From Luke
a-large-canton-export-chess-set-circa-1820
A magnificent and scarce early 19th century Cantonese puzzle-ball set of excellent quality, large size and height. Original red stain in cochineal. The white king depicts George III of England,...
a-large-canton-export-chess-set-circa-1820
A magnificent and scarce early 19th century Cantonese puzzle-ball set of excellent quality, large size and height. Original red stain in cochineal. The white king depicts George III of England,...
a-chinese-black-mirror-vase-late-qing-dynasty
An incredibly pretty and decorative small Chinese vase with floral gilt decoration against a luminous "black mirror" ground. Although the vase bears Kangxi marks on the underside of the base,...
a-chinese-black-mirror-vase-late-qing-dynasty
An incredibly pretty and decorative small Chinese vase with floral gilt decoration against a luminous "black mirror" ground. Although the vase bears Kangxi marks on the underside of the base,...
two-russian-kholomogory-pawns-18th-century
Two interesting, and relatively scarce, 18th century pawns from a Russian Kholomogory chess set. These sets were made for export from Russia and carved from walrus ivory. These pawns are...
two-russian-kholomogory-pawns-18th-century
Two interesting, and relatively scarce, 18th century pawns from a Russian Kholomogory chess set. These sets were made for export from Russia and carved from walrus ivory. These pawns are...
Two Russian Kholomogory Pawns, 18th century
Two interesting, and relatively scarce, 18th century pawns from a Russian Kholomogory chess set. These sets were made for export from Russia and carved from walrus ivory. These pawns are...
Two Russian Kholomogory Pawns, 18th century
Two interesting, and relatively scarce, 18th century pawns from a Russian Kholomogory chess set. These sets were made for export from Russia and carved from walrus ivory. These pawns are...
a-san-francisco-chess-board-1884
A rare find. This board is gilt-stamped "San Francisco, May 20-31, 1884" and is most likely, I think, to commemorate a chess tournament. I've made preliminary enquiries with the Mechanic's...
a-san-francisco-chess-board-1884
A rare find. This board is gilt-stamped "San Francisco, May 20-31, 1884" and is most likely, I think, to commemorate a chess tournament. I've made preliminary enquiries with the Mechanic's...
a-jaques-chess-board
Nice antique chess board from the famous English company, Jaques of London. Each chess square is 6.5cm wide. Has a subtle tooled border in the attractive Greek Key pattern. With...
a-jaques-chess-board
Nice antique chess board from the famous English company, Jaques of London. Each chess square is 6.5cm wide. Has a subtle tooled border in the attractive Greek Key pattern. With...