English pattern small chess set – late 19th century

English pattern small chess set – late 19th century

by | May 29, 2020

This small English pattern chess set is a delightful little thing , purchased about 14 years ago, which I had hoped might be a Jaques, but I have yet to see an identical looking turned wooden set of box/ rosewood. The set was purchased without an original box, but it...
20th century horn chess set

20th century horn chess set

by | May 27, 2020

I acquired this horn set with 8.5cms king by offering an exchange collectable in a private transaction. This type of item or ‘pet’ set does not mean the set is worth any significant sum of money, however I am very fond of it and have owned it for almost 14...