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English Rosewood, Scyamore & Rosewood Chess Board, 19th Century
Luke Honey Ltd
for sale €573     $622
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English Rosewood, Scyamore & Rosewood Chess Board, 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by Luke Honey Ltd
Description

An English Wooden Chess Board, 19th century

the alternate chess squares in rosewood and sycamore, within a raised mahogany border or edge, a pine panel to the reverse

Width: 45cm x 45cm

Height: 2cm

Chess Squares: 5cm

Stock Reference: AS 2045

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Victorian Rosewood Chess Board to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1040224
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AS 2045
Description
An English Wooden Chess Board, 19th century
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the alternate chess squares in rosewood and sycamore, within a raised mahogany border or edge, a pine panel to the reverse.
Luke Honey Ltd

Width: 45cm x 45cm

Height: 2cm

Chess Squares: 5cm

Stock Reference: AS 2045

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Victorian Rosewood Chess Board to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1040224
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AS 2045
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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A square 19th-century English wooden chess board featuring alternating light sycamore and dark rosewood inlaid squares framed by a mitred timber border.
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Archive I A square 19th-century English wooden chess board featuring alternating light sycamore and dark rosewood inlaid squares framed by a mitred timber border.

English Rosewood, Scyamore & Rosewood Chess Board, 19th century

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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
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Verified Since Jul 2018
Items For Sale 22
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Luke Honey Ltd
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A square 19th-century English wooden chess board featuring alternating light sycamore and dark rosewood inlaid squares framed by a mitred timber border.
English Rosewood, Scyamore & Rosewood Chess Board, 19th century
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A square 19th-century English wooden chess board featuring alternating light sycamore and dark rosewood inlaid squares framed by a mitred timber border.
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During the 19th century, chess experienced widespread popularity across Britain, leading to increased production of inlaid wooden boards. Craftsmen frequently used contrasting hardwoods such as rosewood and sycamore to create precise, durable checkered playing surfaces for private libraries and drawing rooms.

Traditional Victorian chess boards were constructed using a solid timber backing or frame inlaid with alternating squares of light and dark woods. Popular timber combinations included rosewood, sycamore, walnut, boxwood, and mahogany to provide clear visual contrast and durability.

Authentic antique boards display subtle grain variations, evidence of hand-cut marquetry or veneer, and natural patination across the playing field. Look for mitred corner joints on the outer frame, hand-finished edging, and light surface wear consistent with historical use.

An antique wooden chess board functions well as a decorative tabletop object when placed on a coffee table, sideboard, or open bookshelf. Displayed on its own or set up with period playing pieces, it introduces texture and historical character to modern living spaces.

Keep the board away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement, warping, or veneer separation. Remove dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly to protect the wood finish.
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