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English Chess Game Set Portable, Circa Late 19th Century

$1,400
£1,066.23
€1,227.37
CA$2,006.31
A$2,195.17
CHF 1,132.70
MX$26,286.98
NOK 14,380.21
SEK 13,472.87
DKK 9,165.93

About the Item

A beautiful antique English portable chess game set, Campaign design, turn-of-the-century, circa late-19th century to early 20th century, London, England. Board, open, measures 9.19" x 9.19" x 1.13" Height. Closed in box measurements: 9.32" Long x 5" Width x 2.63" Height. Set is made of mahogany wood, brass hinges, and composition or bone and brass games pieces (off-white and red), finished with original dark blue leather wrapped box with gold embossing. Great for home play, as well as sea, railway, plane, etc., anywhere really. Gameboard is described as 'In Status Quo Chess Board' (embossed on top edge as shown in image); which was a thoughtful way to describe the board because at any time it may be discontinued, and the board folded and placed in its case without the chessmen being disturbed (there's an internal plate holding them in place when buttons are pressed (red side is working, white not.)
  • Creator:
    John Jaques & Son Ltd. (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)Width: 9.19 in (23.35 cm)Depth: 9.19 in (23.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Campaign (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. - Good condition as shown images and video. All pieces accounted for.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1314247099362

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