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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

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

H 3.94 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
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

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

H 29 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 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

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Ebony

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

Early Jaques Chess Set Circa 1870

H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
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

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

H 3.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
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

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

H 3.55 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Ebony

Early Jaques Chess Set and Sliding Lid Box
Early Jaques Chess Set and Sliding Lid Box

Early Jaques Chess Set and Sliding Lid Box

H 2.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
19th C Antique Chess Set Game Regency Shape with 96mm Kings in Pine Lidded Box
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

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Hardwood, Pine

19th C Antique Chess Set Game Regency Shape with 96mm Kings in Pine Lidded Box
19th C Antique Chess Set Game Regency Shape with 96mm Kings in Pine Lidded Box

19th C Antique Chess Set Game Regency Shape with 96mm Kings in Pine Lidded Box

H 3.4 in W 8.25 in D 4.6 in
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

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

H 1.5 in W 6.75 in D 3.38 in

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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

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

Dual Backgamon and Chess Travel Set, 19th Century

H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
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

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

H 0.1 in Dm 0.1 in
19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set
Located in Milano, 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 Primitive Chess Table Set
19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set

19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set

H 18.5 in W 24 in D 18.75 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

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

19th Century English Ivory Chess Set

H 3.3 in W 1.1 in L 3.3 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

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

19th Century French Backgammon and Chess Set

H 4.25 in W 17.5 in D 11 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

H 3.75 in W 1 in D 1 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

Chess Set
Chess Set

Chess Set

H 1.5 in W 6 in D 12 in
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

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

Austro Hungarian Silver Gilt and Enamel Chess Set

H 5 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
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

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Brass

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

H 28.38 in W 48 in D 30.75 in
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

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

H 4.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
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

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

H 1.97 in W 18.9 in D 17.92 in
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

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Leather

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

H 2.37 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
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

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Rosewood, Boxwood, Ebony

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

H 3.25 in W 11 in L 3.25 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 Italian Chess Set
19th Century Italian Chess Set

19th Century Italian Chess Set

H 3.75 in Dm 1 in
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 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

H 19.49 in W 19.49 in D 1.78 in
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

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Bone, Giltwood

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

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Giltwood Board Chess Set

H 2 in W 20.75 in D 20.75 in
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

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

H 3.5 in W 6.6 in D 4.6 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

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Bone, Wood

Antique Carved Bone Chess Set
Antique Carved Bone Chess Set

Antique Carved Bone Chess Set

H 4.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
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

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Mahogany, Walnut

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

H 27.5 in W 35 in D 16 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

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Bone, Mahogany, Satinwood

Empire Chess Set Game
Empire Chess Set Game

Empire Chess Set Game

H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
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

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

H 20.48 in W 20.48 in D 2.17 in
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

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Hardwood

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

H 2.88 in Dm 0.94 in
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

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

H 28.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
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

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

H 3.94 in Dm 1.58 in
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

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

H 2.65 in W 6.75 in D 3.69 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

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

Empire Octagonal Chess Table, 1870s, Set of 33

H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
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 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

H 1.5 in W 6.75 in D 3.38 in
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

Hardwood, Pine

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

H 2.63 in W 6.88 in D 3.65 in
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

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

19th Century Barleycorn Pattern Ivory Chess Set

H 3.39 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

Chess Set
Chess Set

Chess Set

H 14.25 in W 14.25 in D 0.5 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

Lyon chess set
Lyon chess set

Lyon chess set

H 7.88 in W 11.42 in D 5.91 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

English Campaign Chess Set
English Campaign Chess Set

English Campaign Chess Set

H 1 in W 8 in D 8 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

Antique French Ivory chess set
Antique French Ivory chess set

Antique French Ivory chess set

H 3 in Dm 0.75 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

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

Victorian Chess Set in superb condition

H 2.76 in W 6.11 in D 4.34 in
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

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

Indian Ivory Chess Set, circa 1840

H 2.72 in
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

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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

H 3 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 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

Antique China Trade Cabin Table
Antique China Trade Cabin Table

Antique China Trade Cabin Table

H 30 in W 21 in D 18 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

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

Staunton Chess Set Late 19th Century

H 3.25 in W 9.75 in D 5.38 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

H 3.5 in W 9 in D 5.25 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

Antique Chess Set
Antique Chess Set

Antique Chess Set

H 2.56 in W 1.19 in D 0.04 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

Asian Chess Set
Asian Chess Set

Asian Chess Set

H 3.75 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
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

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

H 4 in W 17 in D 17 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

Materials

Metal

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

Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s

H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
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

Materials

Burl

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

H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in

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Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in London, GB
Large spectacular iridescent ammonite fossil. 75 Million y/o A magnificent example of one of the most spectacular fossils. A large and intensely vibrant ammonite, Placenticeras cost...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Canadian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Iridescent Ammonite Fossil

Iridescent Ammonite Fossil

H 16.54 in Dm 16.54 in
Biedermeier Chess Table, Germany 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Biedermeier chess table comes from Southern Germany and dates back to around 1820-30. The round table has a central column and a pretty walnut veneer. The top is decorate...
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Game Tables

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Maple, Walnut

Biedermeier Chess Table, Germany 1820-1830
Biedermeier Chess Table, Germany 1820-1830

Biedermeier Chess Table, Germany 1820-1830

H 25.99 in Dm 23.23 in
Stunning Antique Anglo Indian circa 1920 Chess Board Games Table Twin Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Anglo Indian Chess Board games table A very well made and decorative piece, this table is of a Regency design, made during the En...
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Vintage 1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Game Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Stunning Antique Anglo Indian circa 1920 Chess Board Games Table Twin Drawers
Stunning Antique Anglo Indian circa 1920 Chess Board Games Table Twin Drawers

Stunning Antique Anglo Indian circa 1920 Chess Board Games Table Twin Drawers

H 20.67 in W 19.49 in D 19.49 in
French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chess game in the thematic of Ancient Egypt. The chess pieces are in painted and waxed plaster, the board is in wood and the is also a display shelf. Each piece is charaterful...
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Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Games

Materials

Plaster, Wood

French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920
French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920

French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920

H 3.15 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set
Located in Ostrava, CZ
Trojan, a coffee table at first sight, is hiding space that holds similar amount of fighters as a legendary Trojan horse. 32 chess pieces made by Towarna, are cast from concrete, one...
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2010s Czech Scandinavian Modern Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set
Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set

Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set

H 19.69 in Dm 17.72 in
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
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2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Hermes Chess Set, 1985
By Rena Dumas, Hermès
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful and elegant chess set designed by Rena Dumas for Hermes circa 1985. Come with a leather folder. Pieces are made of steel and brass. The King is 2 1/2 inches tall and the ...
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Vintage 1980s French Games

Materials

Metal

Hermes Chess Set, 1985
Hermes Chess Set, 1985

Hermes Chess Set, 1985

H 2.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Octagonal Chess Game with Horn Pieces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess game board and handcrafted horn and pone chess pieces. Handcrafted beautiful Middle Eastern Moorish style Khatam chess board cover...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Game Boards

Materials

Bone, Horn, Wood

Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Octagonal Chess Game with Horn Pieces
Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Octagonal Chess Game with Horn Pieces

Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Octagonal Chess Game with Horn Pieces

H 1 in W 15.5 in D 14 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver bi-color chessboard and chess game in "Florence" style. The chessboard is in molten silver with red jasper and white color marble The work was engraved with the anc...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble

H 9.06 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Experience the artistry of Middle Eastern craftsmanship with this exquisite hinged box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl marquetry in a micro mosaic design. This elegant piece open...
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Vintage 1960s Turkish Moorish Game Boards

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board
Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board

Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board

H 3.25 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Weighted Resin Chess Set Game in Jointed Wood Box 9.5cm Kings, Ca 1930s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and complete English resin moulded "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in a jointed pine box, all dating to the early/ mid 20th century, Circa 1930's. The chess p...
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Early 20th Century British Medieval Games

Materials

Resin, Pine

Weighted Resin Chess Set Game in Jointed Wood Box 9.5cm Kings, Ca 1930s
Weighted Resin Chess Set Game in Jointed Wood Box 9.5cm Kings, Ca 1930s

Weighted Resin Chess Set Game in Jointed Wood Box 9.5cm Kings, Ca 1930s

H 3.6 in W 7.8 in D 5.25 in
21st Century Howard Chess Table Wood Handmade In Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Chess is one of the most known classic strategy games. Originated in India, the history of chess goes back almost 1500 years until spread to the world. Regarded as the world’s strong...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

21st Century Howard Chess Table Wood Handmade In Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Howard Chess Table Wood Handmade In Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Howard Chess Table Wood Handmade In Portugal by Wood Tailors

H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN STAUNTON CHESS SET IN HARDWOOD BOX WALNUT HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD
By House of Staunton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian 1880 Chessboard set complete with chess pieces, boxed checkers pieces, br...
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Games

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Oak

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN STAUNTON CHESS SET IN HARDWOOD BOX WALNUT HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN STAUNTON CHESS SET IN HARDWOOD BOX WALNUT HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN STAUNTON CHESS SET IN HARDWOOD BOX WALNUT HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD

H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Antique English Weighted Boxwood Chess Set c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A good antique English chess set dating to c.1920 in excellent condition with minor wear commensurate with age and use, one fine hairline. The king measuring 3 1/8" tall. The set c...
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Vintage 1920s British Games

Materials

Boxwood

Antique English Weighted Boxwood Chess Set c.1920
Antique English Weighted Boxwood Chess Set c.1920

Antique English Weighted Boxwood Chess Set c.1920

H 3.13 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
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2010s Italian Medieval Games

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble

H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor, creat...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878

Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878

H 25 in W 23.5 in D 9.25 in
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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.
Questions About 19th Century Chess Sets
  • Where is the oldest chess set?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pieces from the oldest known chess set are on display at the State Museum of Culture History of Uzbekistan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The seven figurines are known as the Afrasiab chessmen and date back to the 6th to 8th centuries. Shop a range of antique chess sets on 1stDibs.
  • What is a gilded chess set?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.