by Pauline McCallum | Jan 29, 2019
Here we have my BCC Royal Presentation set on a club size chessboard in possibly mahogany and maple however I am not certain of the type of wood. Purchased from regular ebay seller ‘Antique Allsorts” – thank you, Mr Brian Mortimer – delighted...
by Pauline McCallum | Jan 29, 2019
How do I know this? On page 308 of the British Chess Company(BCC) ‘Materials of War’ price list 1893-94, it was sold in club size 11cm king. The chess set was made in silver and gilt and offered with a polished rosewood case to house the pieces. It was...
by Jazziemack | Dec 12, 2018
This rather scarce set dating from 1891 features the ‘Cavalier Royal Knight’ with very sharp finish – it is remarkable that the plastic is in such good condition after 100 years! It is difficult when trying to estimate the number of surviving sets. I...
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