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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
Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning chessboard in Pietra Dura marble produced in Italy in the mid 19th century. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Game Boards
Materials
Marble
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
Early Jaques Chess Set Circa 1870
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An fabulous early Victorian Jaques & Son of London turned ebony and boxwood weighted chess set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Games
Materials
Ebony
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 West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Victorian Staunton chess set with
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Games
Materials
Marble
Early Jaques Chess Set and Sliding Lid Box
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An excellent example of an early unweighted Staunton Chess Set.
The king stamped Jaques London on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Games
Materials
Ebony
$2,000 / set