Note From Luke
a-jaques-ivory-chess-set-and-sarcophagus
These Jaques neo-classical or Grecian sarcophagus boxes are not only highly attractive- they're pretty scarce. Over my career selling antique chess sets, I can only remember selling one or two;...
a-jaques-ivory-chess-set-and-sarcophagus
These Jaques neo-classical or Grecian sarcophagus boxes are not only highly attractive- they're pretty scarce. Over my career selling antique chess sets, I can only remember selling one or two;...
giambattista-lolli-degli-scacchi-1763
Giambattista Lolli (1698-1769) was an Italian chess player and one of the most important chess theoreticians of the 18th century. This is a scarce first edition of his most famous...
giambattista-lolli-degli-scacchi-1763
Giambattista Lolli (1698-1769) was an Italian chess player and one of the most important chess theoreticians of the 18th century. This is a scarce first edition of his most famous...
a-macao-ivory-chess-set-circa-1820
A good example of a Macao Export ivory chess set from the early 19th century. Macao was a Portuguese colony on the South Western coast of India. The set also...
a-macao-ivory-chess-set-circa-1820
A good example of a Macao Export ivory chess set from the early 19th century. Macao was a Portuguese colony on the South Western coast of India. The set also...
an-indian-ivory-chess-set-delhi-circa-1840
A 19th century antique ivory chess set from Delhi, India. These sets would have been made for export to Great Britain. One side is stained in a delicate pink (using...
an-indian-ivory-chess-set-delhi-circa-1840
A 19th century antique ivory chess set from Delhi, India. These sets would have been made for export to Great Britain. One side is stained in a delicate pink (using...
a-vizagapatam-ivory-chess-set-circa-1820
A good example of a carved ivory set from Vizagapatam, East India. Vizagapatam was known for its exquisitely carved work (often in elephant ivory and sandalwood), and made for export...
a-vizagapatam-ivory-chess-set-circa-1820
A good example of a carved ivory set from Vizagapatam, East India. Vizagapatam was known for its exquisitely carved work (often in elephant ivory and sandalwood), and made for export...
an-asprey-co-silver-mounted-sea-urchin-match-st...
An unusual and über-stylish 50's de-luxe novelty match striker from the famous Asprey & Co., London. Asprey hall marks. The sea urchin has a fascinating texture. The perfect accessory for...
an-asprey-co-silver-mounted-sea-urchin-match-st...
An unusual and über-stylish 50's de-luxe novelty match striker from the famous Asprey & Co., London. Asprey hall marks. The sea urchin has a fascinating texture. The perfect accessory for...