Antique St George Chess Set, 19th Century
A "Saint George Pattern" Boxwood and "Ebonised" Chess Set, 19th Century
knights with carved arched horse's heads, in an attractive late 19th century Japanese Export red lacquered box
King: 10.8cm high
Pawn: 4.4cm high
Box: 19.6cm wide
Stock Reference: AS 1846
Condition
Boxwood Side:
Surface dirt, attractive light shiny patina.
Ebonised Side:
'Ebonised' or Lacquered Finish, very minor chip to rook battlement, minor chip likewise to bishop mitre.
Box:
Slight wear to edges and corners. Hairline crack down back corner edge.
A Note From Luke
Classic "St George" Pattern English chess set- one of the most popular patterns used in Britain during the 19th century.
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