by Pauline McCallum | Oct 10, 2022
This English bone set is a recent addition to the collection. With a 3.9 cm king, the set was purchased on Ebay at a reduced price as I spotted the missing lower jaw section as a repair opportunity, thus I had a go. The result has been reasonable as it was a challenge...
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...
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