by Pauline McCallum | Aug 7, 2023
I can only offer an unbiased opinion on these well made Vietnamese boards. Often sold with turned horn Regence chessmen, – new collectors, please note that the knights heads on the white pieces are made with hand carved ivory. To view these boards and Regence...
by Pauline McCallum | Mar 17, 2023
This charming and unusual promotional Robin Cigarette Company (probably pub?) chess board was a very welcome surprise gift from my wife who negotiated a top secret deal with a highly reputable seller. With 3×3 cms painted playing squares and in great condition,...
by Pauline McCallum | Jan 24, 2022
Some months ago I purchased this nice vintage inlaid chess board at a bargain price, perhaps because of some possible staining on the ivory looking inlaid squares. I phoned the seller, NIGED10A, to ask a few questions and his answers were encouraging, so I continued...
by Pauline McCallum | Sep 10, 2021
A recent purchase from Locke & England auctions via the Saleroom, however some months ago I purchased from Klittich auctions a Bohemian cased glass set with its original board made in Czechoslovakia, but the squares were too small for my taste. So I saw this item...
by Pauline McCallum | Sep 7, 2021
A wonderful surprise gift from my lovely wife and a most welcome addition to my collection of chessboards:- Stunning Jaques Chess Board | 819029 | Sellingantiques.co.uk This collector-friendly dealer has again lived up to expectation, and my wife reports that the...
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