"Calvert" Ebony Chess Set, 19th Century
A "Calvert Pattern" Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set, 19th Century
in a mahogany box with a hinged lid and clasp, line with green baize
King: 10cm high
Pawn: 4.2cm high
Box: 17.5cm wide, 7.2cm high, 13cm deep
Stock Reference: AS 1869
Condition
Boxwood Side:
Probably re-varnished at some stage. A few brown marks and some surface dirt. Otherwise 'Very Good', with no chips.
Ebony Side:
'Very Good' to 'Near Excellent'. Two miniscule chips to baluster edges on King.
Box:
Good. A few marks and minor surface scratches. Green baize interior 'near excellent', with a few minor indents.
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