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VINTAGE 1940's STAUNTON METAL CHESS SET GEORGIAN CIRCA 1800 BOX & CHESSBOARD

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1940's English metal Staunton Chess set with Georgian circa 1840's Mahogany box and vintage Chessboard A truly stunning and highly collectable suite, this would have been an absolute must have for every English Gentleman's library or study, the box is super fancy and was most likely made for tea, tea was prized in the Georgian and Victorian era and at one point was more valuable than gold The pieces are all heavy solid metal, they have a wonderful period look and feel Condition wise is period with a lovely well earned patina, there will be lots of marks due to the weight and coming in to contact with other piece Box dimensions Height:- 13cm Width:- 12cm Depth:- 12cm King dimensions Height:- 5cm Width:- 2.5cm Depth:- 2.5cm Pawn dimensions Height:- 2.5cm Width:- 2cm Depth:- 2cm Board dimensions Height:- 0.5cm Width:- 34.5cm Depth:- 35cm 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: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823342191532

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