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FiNE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN STAUNTON CHESS SET & CHESSBOARD IN ROMAN HORSE INLAID BOX

$2,673.75
£1,950
€2,274.24
CA$3,661.28
A$4,070.84
CHF 2,125.57
MX$49,552.08
NOK 27,121.34
SEK 25,411.40
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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1880 Victorian Walnut and Oak Chessboard set complete with Staunton chess pieces, Victorian Backgammon set and Roman / Neoclassical inlaid storage box A truly stunning and highly collectable suite, this would have been an absolute must have for every English Gentleman's library or study. The chess set is of course a Staunton model, the board is pretty old and bowed from age, the box is sublime and a work of art in its own right, the backgammon set is wonderfully turned and comes with various spare pieces for your Kings! All the pieces are hand turned from boxwood and oak, they are a large set not medium sized and would compliment well a larger board Condition wise is period with a lovely well earned patina, the box has aged well and has a great colour, the board as mentioned is bowed with age Box dimensions Height:- 9cm Width:- 26.5cm Depth:- 11.5cm Board dimensions Height:- 2.1cm Width:- 35.4cm Depth:- 35.4cm King dimensions Height:- 8.8cm Width:- 3.7cm Depth:- 3.7cm Pawn dimensions Height:- 4.5cm Width:- 2.6cm Depth:- 2.6cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Depth: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)
  • Style:
    High Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823342344392

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