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What is a gilded chess set?
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A gilded chess set is a game set that includes a board and chess pieces that are highly decorative. Traditionally, the word gilded indicates something covered in gold. However, for chess sets, it can describe any pieces that feature decorative embellishments, such as carvings or inlays. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage chess sets on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for 19th Century Chess Sets on 1stDibs
19th Century British Oak Cased Chess Set, Probably By Jacques, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th Century Victorian oak cased chess set. If the award winning Netflix series 'The
Category
Antique 19th Century British Games
Materials
Oak
MINIATURE GAME TABLE WITH CHESS PIECES 19th Century Anglo-Indian
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
MINATURE GAME TABLE WITH CHESS PIECES
19th century Anglo-Indian
octagonal top in wood covered
Category
Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Game Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spider Legs Maple Table & Leather Top Chess Board and Pieces Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th century victorian Spider Legs Maple Table and Leather Top Chess Board and Pieces Set in good
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Maple
Staunton Fierce Knight Weighted Club Chess Set 8.5cm Kings Jointed Box, 19th C
By Jaques of London
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
and dating to the late 19th Century
The chess pieces are made of turned, carved and polished
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Games
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Victorian Staunton Chess Pieces Set + Italian Marble Giltwood Chessboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Victorian Staunton chess set with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Games
Materials
Marble
Game Table with Backgammon and Chess Board, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
kingwood veneer, adding a touch of elegance to its design.
What sets this game table apart is its unique
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Antique 1860s English Louis Philippe Game Tables
Materials
Kingwood
