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FiNE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN STAUNTON CHESS SET & CHESSBOARD IN ROMAN HORSE INLAID BOX
$2,673.75
£1,950
€2,274.24
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A$4,070.84
CHF 2,125.57
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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
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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:House of Staunton (Maker)
- 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)
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- 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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