Vintage Vietnamese chess board

Vintage Vietnamese chess board

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...
Vintage promotional chessboard

Vintage promotional chessboard

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,...
Vintage inlaid chess board

Vintage inlaid chess board

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...
A modern perspex chessboard

A modern perspex chessboard

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...
Jaques chessboard – probably late 19th century

Jaques chessboard – probably late 19th century

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...