“Edinburgh Upright” Chess Set, circa 1860
A “Northern” or “Edinburgh Upright” Pattern chess set, circa 1860. Scarce.
one side in boxwood, the other side in ebony, kings with urn-shaped tops, queens with large ball finials, bishops with mitres, knights as horses heads, rooks as turrets with battlements, pawns with ball finials, in the original mahogany box with a sliding lid.
King: 7.5cm high, base 2.7cm diameter
Pawn: 3.9cm high, base 1.3cm diameter
Box: 16cm wide, 12cm deep, 7.4cm high
Stock Reference: MJ 1423
Condition
Boxwood Side:
‘Very Good’. Complete and no warps. Nice grain and shiny patina. Small chip to rim of carved horse head base on Knight, a few very light blue stains to surface.
Ebony Side:
‘Very Good’. Complete and no warps. Miniscule chip to turned decoration on Queen. Likewise, miniscule chip to turned decoration on Bishop. Slight wear to edge of Pawn baulster.
Box:
Good. A few surface scratches. Old repair to side panel.
A Note From Luke
How We Ship
Shipping during Covid-19 Pandemic
As an online business we remain very much open, and are currently shipping by either UPS or FedEx courier services. Please feel free to contact Luke on +44 (0) 207 450 0914 if you have any questions.
Within the Mainland UK: Free of Charge
Shipping by courier to Mainland UK destinations is free, and included within the price, so please feel free to push the "buy it now" button.
Shipping to the European Union
Although the United Kingdom technically leaves the European Union on Friday, 31st January, 2020, there will be a transitionary phase in which the UK remains in the EU Single Market and EU Customs Zone. This will remain in place until the end of 2020. So please note that until the end of 2020 there will be no additional customs duties to pay or CITES requirements for antique ivory items being sent to the EU from the UK. Please contact me if you need more information.
International Shipping
If you live outside the UK, please contact me to arrange payment, and I can give you a competitive shipping quote to your destination.
All items are sent fully insured. Please be aware that there may be customs duties to pay if you live outside the European Union.
Returns
Under the distance selling regulations you have a right to return your order for any item purchased on a fixed priced sale for a full refund within fourteen days after receipt. However, you must take reasonable care of the item/s. You will be responsible for the shipping costs both to and from your address. Thank you.