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19th Century Chess Sets

Regency Rosewood and Marquetry Chess Table with Game Set, England, 19th Century
Regency Rosewood and Marquetry Chess Table with Game Set, England, 19th Century

Regency Rosewood and Marquetry Chess Table with Game Set, England, 19th Century

Located in North Miami, FL

chess table dates to the mid-19th century and exemplifies the elegance, balance, and masterful

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Game Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spider Legs Maple Table & Leather Top Chess Board and Pieces Set
19th Century Spider Legs Maple Table & Leather Top Chess Board and Pieces Set

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

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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
Staunton Fierce Knight Weighted Club Chess Set 8.5cm Kings Jointed Box, 19th C

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

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Games

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Victorian Staunton Chess Pieces Set + Italian Marble Giltwood Chessboard
Antique Victorian Staunton Chess Pieces Set + Italian Marble Giltwood Chessboard

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

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Games

Materials

Marble

EXTRA LARGE WEiGHTED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JUMBO STAUNTON CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX
EXTRA LARGE WEiGHTED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JUMBO STAUNTON CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX

EXTRA LARGE WEiGHTED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JUMBO STAUNTON CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, extra large weighted, Antique Victorian Staunton pattern chess set in the original box A truly

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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Games

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORIGINAL BOX
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORIGINAL BOX

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORIGINAL BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, Antique Victorian Jaques Staunton Chessmen Crown stamped chess set in the original box A truly stunning

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Hardwood, Boxwood, Walnut

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Dual Backgamon and Chess Travel Set, 19th Century
Dual Backgamon and Chess Travel Set, 19th Century

Dual Backgamon and Chess Travel Set, 19th Century

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H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in

Dual Backgamon and Chess Travel Set, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Dual chess and Backgamon wooden travel set. Game pieces in ebony and bone. Nice claps.

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Bone, Ebony

English Staunton Style Fine Turned Chess Set with Provenance, circa 1870
English Staunton Style Fine Turned Chess Set with Provenance, circa 1870

English Staunton Style Fine Turned Chess Set with Provenance, circa 1870

By House of Staunton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

for $6,000. to $25,000. A distinguished 19th century. Antique English turned 32-piece complete chess

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Games

19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set
19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set

19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set

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H 18.5 in W 24 in D 18.75 in

19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set

Located in IT

19th century Primitive chess table set with lots of personality. Would work well in a hip hotel or

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Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Ivory Chess Set
19th Century English Ivory Chess Set

19th Century English Ivory Chess Set

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H 3.3 in W 1.1 in L 3.3 in

19th Century English Ivory Chess Set

Located in London, GB

of a nineteenth century Washington pattern chess set. which takes its name from a set held in the

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Games

Materials

Ivory

Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy
Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Game Boards

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Backgammon and Chess Set
19th Century French Backgammon and Chess Set

19th Century French Backgammon and Chess Set

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H 4.25 in W 17.5 in D 11 in

19th Century French Backgammon and Chess Set

Located in Winter Park, FL

A complete 19th century French chess and backgammon set with inlaid game box that hinges open to

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Antique Late 19th Century French Games

Chess Set
Chess Set

Chess Set

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H 3.75 in W 1 in D 1 in

Chess Set

Located in Houston, TX

. Natural bone and dyed red. The chess set is 19th century. Some repairs and age cracks. The king stands at

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Chess Set
Chess Set

Chess Set

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H 1.5 in W 6 in D 12 in

Chess Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wood traveling chess set.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Games

Austro Hungarian Silver Gilt and Enamel Chess Set
Austro Hungarian Silver Gilt and Enamel Chess Set

Austro Hungarian Silver Gilt and Enamel Chess Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

accents add a luxurious touch to the set's design. When not in use, the beautiful chess pieces can be

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Antique Early 19th Century Games

Jaques of London Chess Set Made for Joaquin Amarro
Jaques of London Chess Set Made for Joaquin Amarro

Jaques of London Chess Set Made for Joaquin Amarro

Located in New Orleans, LA

Families, Snap and many more. As chess was becoming increasingly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Brass

Chinese Set Jacques Barleycorn Hand Carved Bone Chess Board Pieces Set Draughts
Chinese Set Jacques Barleycorn Hand Carved Bone Chess Board Pieces Set Draughts

Chinese Set Jacques Barleycorn Hand Carved Bone Chess Board Pieces Set Draughts

Located in Dublin, Ireland

bone chess set, together with a set of Draught pieces, first half of the 19th century. Both sets

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Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Indian Vizagapatam Sandalwood and Horn Chess, Draughts and Backgammon Set
Indian Vizagapatam Sandalwood and Horn Chess, Draughts and Backgammon Set

Indian Vizagapatam Sandalwood and Horn Chess, Draughts and Backgammon Set

Located in London, by appointment only

A fine 19th century sandalwood and horn chess and backgammon set with hand turned ebonised

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

19thC British Mahogany Cased Chess Set by Jacques & Son, c.1890
19thC British Mahogany Cased Chess Set by Jacques & Son, c.1890

19thC British Mahogany Cased Chess Set by Jacques & Son, c.1890

By John Jaques & Son Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th Century Victorian mahogany cased chess set in its original leather case. If the

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Leather

Antique Set Jacques Staunton Hand Carved Boxwood Mahogany Chess Board Pieces
Antique Set Jacques Staunton Hand Carved Boxwood Mahogany Chess Board Pieces

Antique Set Jacques Staunton Hand Carved Boxwood Mahogany Chess Board Pieces

Located in Dublin, Ireland

mahogany un-weighted chess pieces of outstanding quality, late 19th, early 20th century of English origin

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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood

19th Century Italian Chess Set
19th Century Italian Chess Set

19th Century Italian Chess Set

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H 3.75 in Dm 1 in

19th Century Italian Chess Set

Located in San Marino, CA

Chess set in Ash, circa 1860. Ranging in height from 2-inches to 3.75-inches tall.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Games

Materials

Ash

19th Century Burmese Chess Set & Chinese Export Gilt & Lacquered Board
19th Century Burmese Chess Set & Chinese Export Gilt & Lacquered Board

19th Century Burmese Chess Set & Chinese Export Gilt & Lacquered Board

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A finely carved 19th century Burmese stained chess set, with a Chinese lacquered and gilt folded

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Antique 19th Century English Games

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Giltwood Board Chess Set
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Giltwood Board Chess Set

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Giltwood Board Chess Set

Located in Savannah, GA

This exceptional 19th century Cantonese chess set features thirty-two intricately carved bone

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Games

Materials

Bone, Giltwood

Staunton Fierce Knight Weighted Chess Set Kings in Jointed Box, 19th Century
Staunton Fierce Knight Weighted Chess Set Kings in Jointed Box, 19th Century

Staunton Fierce Knight Weighted Chess Set Kings in Jointed Box, 19th Century

By Jaques of London

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

19th Century The chess pieces are made of turned, carved and polished hardwood, with very good

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Carved Bone Chess Set
Antique Carved Bone Chess Set

Antique Carved Bone Chess Set

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H 4.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

Antique Carved Bone Chess Set

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. Condition: Red dye is nearly obliterated from all the pieces, some repairs and chips. The set is in as found

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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Games

Materials

Bone, Wood

Chess Table Set, Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Chairs and Walnut Table
Chess Table Set, Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Chairs and Walnut Table

Chess Table Set, Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Chairs and Walnut Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chess table set. A pair of 19th century mahogany chairs and a walnut table. Good for board games

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Empire Chess Set Game
Empire Chess Set Game

Empire Chess Set Game

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H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in

Empire Chess Set Game

Located in Kastrup, DK

Early 19th century Empire mahogany chess set with drawer. Checkerboard with inlaid squares of

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Games

Materials

Bone, Mahogany, Satinwood

Rare 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball Chess Set Exquisite Craft Work
Rare 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball Chess Set Exquisite Craft Work

Rare 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball Chess Set Exquisite Craft Work

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare 19th-century hand-carved Chinese puzzle

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

19th Century Handmade Hardwood Chess Set in St. George or Old English Pattern
19th Century Handmade Hardwood Chess Set in St. George or Old English Pattern

19th Century Handmade Hardwood Chess Set in St. George or Old English Pattern

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

date to the late 19th century Victorian period. The chess pieces are made of turned and carved

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Game Table & Chess Board with Checker Set
19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Game Table & Chess Board with Checker Set

19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Game Table & Chess Board with Checker Set

Located in Dallas, TX

chess or checker board on one side and a red felt on the other. The table top pulls up and open to

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Game Tables

Materials

Felt, Walnut

FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JAQUES STAUNTON WEiGHTED CHESS PIECES SET
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JAQUES STAUNTON WEiGHTED CHESS PIECES SET

FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JAQUES STAUNTON WEiGHTED CHESS PIECES SET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

original fully restored Victorian Jaques London Staunton weighted chess set PLEASE NOTE THE CHINESE

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Boxwood

19th C Antique Chess Set Game in Regency Shape with Pine Lidded Box Kings
19th C Antique Chess Set Game in Regency Shape with Pine Lidded Box Kings

19th C Antique Chess Set Game in Regency Shape with Pine Lidded Box Kings

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

box with a sliding lid, which we date to the turn of the 19th Century, Circa 1900. The chess set is

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Antique Late 19th Century British Régence Games

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Empire Octagonal Chess Table, 1870s, Set of 33
Empire Octagonal Chess Table, 1870s, Set of 33

Empire Octagonal Chess Table, 1870s, Set of 33

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H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Empire Octagonal Chess Table, 1870s, Set of 33

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

comes with an antique English Barleycorn chess set made from bone. The set is not original to the table

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Empire Game Tables

Materials

Bone, Birdseye Maple, Padouk

Handmade Antique Chess Set Regency Style Hardwood Pieces, Circa 1900
Handmade Antique Chess Set Regency Style Hardwood Pieces, Circa 1900

Handmade Antique Chess Set Regency Style Hardwood Pieces, Circa 1900

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

box with a sliding lid, which we date to the turn of the 19th Century, Circa 1900. The chess set is

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Antique Late 19th Century British Régence Games

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1900
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1900

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1900

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a high quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

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Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Games

Materials

Brass

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game in Pokerwork Box, Circa 1900
Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game in Pokerwork Box, Circa 1900

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game in Pokerwork Box, Circa 1900

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a high quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

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Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Games

Materials

Brass

Handmade Hardwood Chess Set Regence Style Pine Lidded Box 78mm Kings, circa 1900
Handmade Hardwood Chess Set Regence Style Pine Lidded Box 78mm Kings, circa 1900

Handmade Hardwood Chess Set Regence Style Pine Lidded Box 78mm Kings, circa 1900

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

box with a sliding lid, which we date to the turn of the 19th Century, Circa 1900. The chess set is

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Antique Late 19th Century British Régence Games

Materials

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19th Century Barleycorn Pattern Ivory Chess Set
19th Century Barleycorn Pattern Ivory Chess Set

19th Century Barleycorn Pattern Ivory Chess Set

Located in London, GB

with ball finials all standing on turned finials with round bases. Please Note: This chess set is

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Games

Materials

Ivory

Chess Set
Chess Set

Chess Set

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H 14.25 in W 14.25 in D 0.5 in

Chess Set

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Staunton Ivory Chess Set with Coromandel & Satinwood chequered board. Staunton is the name

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Antique 19th Century British Games

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Lyon chess set
Lyon chess set

Lyon chess set

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H 7.88 in W 11.42 in D 5.91 in

Lyon chess set

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Early 19th.Century bone and tropical chess set, made in Lyon. Height king, 8cm, height pawn 4.5cm.

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Antique 19th Century French Games

Materials

Bone

English Campaign Chess Set
English Campaign Chess Set

English Campaign Chess Set

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H 1 in W 8 in D 8 in

English Campaign Chess Set

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A small English 19th century travelers or "Campaign" chess set with original bone hand-carved

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Antique 19th Century European Games

Antique French Ivory chess set
Antique French Ivory chess set

Antique French Ivory chess set

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H 3 in Dm 0.75 in

Antique French Ivory chess set

Located in Summerland, CA

Finely turned Ivory chess set carved with exceptional skill, reminiscent of

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Antique 19th Century French Tableware

Victorian Chess Set in superb condition
Victorian Chess Set in superb condition

Victorian Chess Set in superb condition

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H 2.76 in W 6.11 in D 4.34 in

Victorian Chess Set in superb condition

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Victorian Chess Set in superb condition. It’s dates back to 1880 The complete chess set comes in a

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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Early Jaques Chess Set Circa 1870
Early Jaques Chess Set Circa 1870

Early Jaques Chess Set Circa 1870

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H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Ebony

Indian Ivory Chess Set, circa 1840
Indian Ivory Chess Set, circa 1840

Indian Ivory Chess Set, circa 1840

Located in London, GB

finials all on circular carved bases. Two white pawns on different bases. Please Note: This chess

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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Early Victorian Games

Materials

Ivory

Good English ‘Washington’ Pattern Turned Ivory Chess Set, circa 1800-1820
Good English ‘Washington’ Pattern Turned Ivory Chess Set, circa 1800-1820

Good English ‘Washington’ Pattern Turned Ivory Chess Set, circa 1800-1820

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

quarter of the 19th century. The sets pieces are all original with no replacements and a healthy patina

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Games

Materials

Ivory

Antique China Trade Cabin Table
Antique China Trade Cabin Table

Antique China Trade Cabin Table

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H 30 in W 21 in D 18 in

Antique China Trade Cabin Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century. The chess set illustrated is sold as a separate item. Folded size is given.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Staunton Chess Set Late 19th Century
Staunton Chess Set Late 19th Century

Staunton Chess Set Late 19th Century

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H 3.25 in W 9.75 in D 5.38 in

Staunton Chess Set Late 19th Century

By House of Staunton

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Staunton chess set with boxwood and ebony pieces in rosewood box with brass corners and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Games

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood

19th Century German Chess & Checkers Handmade set Boxwood & Ebony Germany
19th Century German Chess & Checkers Handmade set Boxwood & Ebony Germany

19th Century German Chess & Checkers Handmade set Boxwood & Ebony Germany

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Introducing a captivating 19th Century German Victorian Chess & Checkers Handmade Set, an exquisite

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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Games

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony

Antique Chess Set
Antique Chess Set

Antique Chess Set

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H 3.5 in W 9 in D 5.25 in

Antique Chess Set

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Indian Chess set featuring unusual bone pieces in natural colour and red stain. The box

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Antique 19th Century British Games

Antique Chess Set
Antique Chess Set

Antique Chess Set

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H 2.56 in W 1.19 in D 0.04 in

Antique Chess Set

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

High quality Staunton Chess Set made of red stained and natural bone with it's original box

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Antique Late 19th Century British Games

Asian Chess Set
Asian Chess Set

Asian Chess Set

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H 3.75 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in

Asian Chess Set

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Georgian Asian chess set comprising of natural and red stained ivory pieces, beautifully carved

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Antique Early 19th Century Asian Games

Materials

Ivory

Victorian Reverse Painted Chess Board with Associated Chess Set
Victorian Reverse Painted Chess Board with Associated Chess Set

Victorian Reverse Painted Chess Board with Associated Chess Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

Victorian reverse painted chess board with associated chess set, colorful and intricate inset 13.5

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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Games

Materials

Composition

Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s
Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s

Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s

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H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in

Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s

Located in L'Escala, ES

Rare and beautiful plexiglas chess set on table manufactured in Italy in 1970s. Storage box inside

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Game Tables

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Continental Biedermeier Inlaid Pedestal Game Table in Burl Birch with Chess Set
Continental Biedermeier Inlaid Pedestal Game Table in Burl Birch with Chess Set

Continental Biedermeier Inlaid Pedestal Game Table in Burl Birch with Chess Set

Located in Wells, ME

-drawer square game board top. Included with the table is a set of hand carved chessmen of the late 19th

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Game Tables

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Burl

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Brass

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Roi, Paris"  Ca. 1895
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Roi, Paris"  Ca. 1895

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Roi, Paris" Ca. 1895

By Le Roi

Located in Incline Village, NV

Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury French Opera Glasses with fancy lorgnette style handle and metal mounts. Premium mother of pearl and only th...

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

$12,000

H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table
19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table

19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table

$4,140

H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table

Located in Darmstadt, DE

An elegant Biedermeier chess table from circa 1830, featuring a finely inlaid marquetry top with a central chessboard surrounded by intricate geometric and ornamental patterns. The o...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Game Tables

Materials

Ash, Birch, Walnut, Pine

Madonna Maria Sassoferrato Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italian
Madonna Maria Sassoferrato Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italian

Madonna Maria Sassoferrato Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italian

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Madonna with Sleeping Child Follower of Giovan Battista Salvi known as 'il Sassoferrato' (1609 - 1685) Roman painter 18th century Oil on canvas Measurements: canvas 64 x 50 cm, in f...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina

$16,449

H 37.21 in W 25.6 in D 39.77 in

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina

By Cassina

Located in London, GB

An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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19th Century Chess Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 19th century chess sets is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 19th century chess sets — often made from wood, bone and ivory — can elevate any home. 19th century chess sets made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs. House of Staunton produced beautiful 19th century chess sets that are worth considering.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,400, while they’re typically $255 on the low end and $188,500 highest priced.

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