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

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This is a very good and complete handmade, hardwood chess set game of 32 pieces in a handmade pine box with a sliding lid, which we date to the turn of the 19th Century, Circa 1900. The chess set is complete with 32 handmade and turned hardwood pieces, ( probably made of boxwood) all in the Regency shape or French Regence style. This Regence style are quite distinctive with the taller pieces and distinctive knights when compared to other designs and have a good "feel" when playing with. The box is handmade of pine with a sliding lid of good colour. Kings are 96mm high (about 3~7/8 inches) Knights are 90mm high Pawns are 48 mm high (about 1~11/16 inches) Note: Two of the white pawns are smaller replacements but of the same style. Please see images Overall a very good handmade antique chess set.

Dimensions:
Height: 3.4 in (8.64 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 4.6 in (11.69 cm)
Style:
Régence (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Hardwood,Pine,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Replacements made: Two of the white pawns are replacements of lower height but in the same "Regence" shape. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall good antique condition. Some age wear to some of the pieces and the box. - please see images.
Seller Location:
Lincoln, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: O 2661stDibs: LU990342209572

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