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Fine Antique Staunton Chess Set by F. H. Ayres, Circa 1890
Luke Honey Ltd
for sale €4,095     $4,445
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Fine Antique Staunton Chess Set by F. H. Ayres, Circa 1890

19th century
For Sale by Luke Honey Ltd
Description

A Fine Weighted Boxwood & Ebony Staunton 'Club' Chess Set by F. H. Ayres, circa 1890

the chessmen with green baizes to the underside, in a green baize-lined mahogany box (with key).

King: 4.25 Inches (10.11cm) high.

Pawn: 5.7cm high.

Box: 21.6cm wide, 15cm deep, 11cm high.

Stock Reference: AS 2041

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
21.6cm (8.50")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Staunton Chess Set to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1038064
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AS 2041
Description
A Fine Weighted Boxwood & Ebony Staunton 'Club' Chess Set by F. H. Ayres, circa 1890

the chessmen with green baizes to the underside, in a green baize-lined mahogany box (with key).

King: 4.25 Inches (10.11cm) high.

Pawn: 5.7cm high.

Box: 21.6cm wide, 15cm deep, 11cm high.

Stock Reference: AS 2041

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
21.6cm (8.50")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Staunton Chess Set to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1038064
Dealers Internal Ref
AS 2041
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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An antique Staunton pattern chess set featuring carved light boxwood and dark ebony pieces alongside an open mahogany box lined with green baize.
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Archive I An antique Staunton pattern chess set featuring carved light boxwood and dark ebony pieces alongside an open mahogany box lined with green baize.

Fine Antique Staunton Chess Set by F. H. Ayres, circa 1890

Archive II An antique Staunton pattern chess set featuring carved light boxwood and dark ebony pieces alongside an open mahogany box lined with green baize. View II
Archive III An antique Staunton pattern chess set featuring carved light boxwood and dark ebony pieces alongside an open mahogany box lined with green baize. View III
Archive IV An antique Staunton pattern chess set featuring carved light boxwood and dark ebony pieces alongside an open mahogany box lined with green baize. View IV
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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
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United Kingdom

By appointment only
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Luke Honey Ltd
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An antique Staunton pattern chess set featuring carved light boxwood and dark ebony pieces alongside an open mahogany box lined with green baize.
Fine Antique Staunton Chess Set by F. H. Ayres, circa 1890
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An antique Staunton pattern chess set featuring carved light boxwood and dark ebony pieces alongside an open mahogany box lined with green baize.
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The Staunton pattern was standardized in 1849 by Nathaniel Cooke and endorsed by chess master Howard Staunton. It established uniform, easily recognizable shapes for each piece, including the knight modeled after the Elgin Marbles, becoming the global standard for chess play.

Late Victorian chess sets were predominantly turned and carved from boxwood, with the dark side either naturally ebonised or crafted from solid ebony wood. Bases were frequently weighted with lead and lined with green wool baize to prevent scratching gaming boards.

Authentic sets display specific hand-carved detail, particularly in the expression and mane carving of the knights. Pieces often feature stamped crowns on the rooks and knights for the kings side, consistent weighting, and original green felt or baize applied to the bases.

An antique chess set functions well as a tactile decorative object placed on a coffee table, study desk, or side table. Displaying the pieces partially arranged or housed alongside its open wooden box adds texture and historical balance to contemporary furniture.

Keep wooden pieces away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or cracking of the boxwood. Dust regularly using a soft brush and clean gently with microcrystalline wax to protect the natural patina and timber finish.
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