‘St George’ Boxwood Chess Set, 19th century
An English ‘St George’ Pattern Chess Set, 19th century
one side in boxwood the other side in ebony, in a 19th century mahogany box with a sliding lid, the interior lined in green baize
King: 10.4cm high, base diameter: 3cm
Pawn: 4.2cm high, base diameter: 2.2cm
Box: 18.5cm long, 13.5cm wide, 9.2cm high
Stock Reference: MJ 1924
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Condition
Boxwood Side:
Very minor lean on King. Very light variation in pawns, indicating possible replacements. Nice surface patina, with a few surface marks. Stamped indentations to base of one rook (see photograph). A few natural surface flaws.
Ebony Side:
A few natural flaws. Otherwise good.
Box:
Minor surface scratches. Lined with green baize inside. Baize in good condition.
Overall a nice example of an authentic Victorian St George chess.
A Note From Luke
Nice example of an original antique St George Chess Set. The St George Pattern was a standard pattern used in the Victorian period, and especially before the introduction of the Staunton pattern in 1849. It is similar in style to the so-called Old English pattern.
Chess sets like these would have been turned in country workshops across England.
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