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'Old English' Pattern Rosewood Chess Set, 19th Century
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'Old English' Pattern Rosewood Chess Set, 19th Century

19th century
Sold 13 February 2026 · Luke Honey Ltd
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Description

An 'Old English' Pattern Rosewood Chess Set, 19th century

one side in rosewood, the other side in boxwood, knights with carved horses' heads, in a mahogany box with a sliding lid.

King: 10cm high, 3.1cm base diameter

Pawn: 4.3cm high, 2.4cm base diameter

Box: 22cm x 12.5cm x 10.4cm

Stock Reference: AS 2053

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.4cm (4.09")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

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

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SA1078724
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AS 2053
Description
An 'Old English' Pattern Rosewood Chess Set, 19th century
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one side in rosewood, the other side in boxwood, knights with carved horses' heads, in a mahogany box with a sliding lid.
Luke Honey Ltd

King: 10cm high, 3.1cm base diameter

Pawn: 4.3cm high, 2.4cm base diameter

Box: 22cm x 12.5cm x 10.4cm

Stock Reference: AS 2053

Height
10.4cm (4.09")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1078724
Dealers Internal Ref
AS 2053
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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Archive I An assortment of carved wooden chess pieces arranged in front of a rectangular wooden storage box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

'Old English' Pattern Rosewood Chess Set, 19th Century

Archive II An assortment of carved wooden chess pieces arranged in front of a rectangular wooden storage box. View II
Archive III An assortment of carved wooden chess pieces arranged in front of a rectangular wooden storage box. View III
Archive IV An assortment of carved wooden chess pieces arranged in front of a rectangular wooden storage box. View IV
Archive V An assortment of carved wooden chess pieces arranged in front of a rectangular wooden storage box. View V
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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
Location
London
SW8
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lukehoney
Verified Since Jul 2018
Items For Sale 22
Items Sold 148
Luke Honey Ltd
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An assortment of carved wooden chess pieces arranged in front of a rectangular wooden storage box.
'Old English' Pattern Rosewood Chess Set, 19th century
Ref: SA1078724
An assortment of carved wooden chess pieces arranged in front of a rectangular wooden storage box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGames and Puzzles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Boxwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned disc collars, Hand-carved knights, Weighted bases
  • SizeH 10.4 cm (4 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

The Old English pattern, popular during the 19th century prior to the standardisation of the Staunton design, features distinctive turned disc collars and simplified figurative pieces.

These sets were typically handcrafted from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, ebony, boxwood, and bone, selected for durability and contrast.

Authenticity is assessed through wood patination, tool marks from hand-turning on a lathe, wear patterns on the bases, and period-appropriate construction of the storage box.

Displaying the set partially set up on an occasional table or desk introduces intellectual character and tactile texture to a study or living space.

Preservation requires maintaining stable relative humidity, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood.
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