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Fine Vintage Large French Polished Santos Mahogany Satinwood Folding Chess Set

About the Item

A Very Substantial Decorative French Polished Well Grained Dark Santos Mahogany and Boxwood Folding Chess Set of outstanding quality, good weight and seldom offered generous proportions (20" square) complete with its original Jacques Type Staunton pattern Boxwood and light Mahogany Chess pieces of generous weight, late Twentieth Century. Condition: Good condition with nice surface patination on board which has just been professionally re-French polished, inside has later dark red fabric lining. Original hinges. Height: 20” (50.75cm). Width: 20” (50.75cm). Height of Jack: (an impressive) 3.75” (9.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1980
  • Condition:
    Please read full Condition Report within the listing.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5035234386362

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