by Pauline McCallum | May 26, 2022
Here is a a Staunton single-weighted set (not too heavy) which was claimed to be ‘used in BCF congresses’. There is so much nonsense and unproven garbage offered to buyers so being sceptical has merit, and with hefty price tags being charged for wooden...
by Pauline McCallum | Apr 12, 2022
This rather odd looking single weighted boxwood/ebony English Staunton set is not quite like any antique Staunton playing set that I can recall seeing. With pretty unusual bishops looking ‘scalped’, these pieces have no ball knops and curious looking...
by Pauline McCallum | Mar 18, 2022
With the coming ivory ban, prices for these sets appear to be falling, and this recent auction house purchase – a lovely quality set with delicate looking pieces – was received like a gift from the gods! With a conservative-looking condition report, the...
by Pauline McCallum | Feb 2, 2022
Sometimes we collectors can purchase a set with substitute pieces – see link below:- Three various turned wood chess sets (one set with two replaced knights) (the-saleroom.com) I liked the look of the squat bishops plus the chunky bases of the kings, queens and...
by Pauline McCallum | Dec 1, 2021
This set was a recent purchase from Warrington Auctions, my second purchase from this decent auction house. I am hoping that fellow collectors can benefit from my satisfactory transactions via The Saleroom, and don’t forget to triple check the images and request...
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