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'Staunton Pattern' Boxwood Chess Set, 1920s
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'Staunton Pattern' Boxwood Chess Set, 1920s

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 February 2026 · Luke Honey Ltd
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Description

A 'Staunton Pattern' Boxwood Chess Set, 1920s

one side 'ebonised', the other side left natural, in a wooden box with a sliding lid/

King: 8.4cm high

Pawn: 4.4cm high

Box: 19cm long, 11cm wide, 7.9cm high

Stock Reference: AS 2054

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.9cm (3.11")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Staunton Pattern Chess Set to the 1920s.

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SA1078736
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AS 2054
Description
A 'Staunton Pattern' Boxwood Chess Set, 1920s

one side 'ebonised', the other side left natural, in a wooden box with a sliding lid/

King: 8.4cm high

Pawn: 4.4cm high

Box: 19cm long, 11cm wide, 7.9cm high

Stock Reference: AS 2054

Height
7.9cm (3.11")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Staunton Pattern Chess Set to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078736
Dealers Internal Ref
AS 2054
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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An array of carved boxwood Staunton pattern chess pieces in natural and ebonised finishes displayed in front of a wooden slide-lid storage box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An array of carved boxwood Staunton pattern chess pieces in natural and ebonised finishes displayed in front of a wooden slide-lid storage box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

'Staunton Pattern' Boxwood Chess Set, 1920s

Archive II An array of carved boxwood Staunton pattern chess pieces in natural and ebonised finishes displayed in front of a wooden slide-lid storage box. View II
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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
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London
SW8
United Kingdom

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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 array of carved boxwood Staunton pattern chess pieces in natural and ebonised finishes displayed in front of a wooden slide-lid storage box.
'Staunton Pattern' Boxwood Chess Set, 1920s
Ref: SA1078736
An array of carved boxwood Staunton pattern chess pieces in natural and ebonised finishes displayed in front of a wooden slide-lid storage box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoard Games
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialBoxwood, Felt
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden shafts, Carved knight heads, Weighted baize-lined bases
  • SizeH 7.9 cm (3 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

FAQs

The Staunton pattern chess set was introduced in 1849 by Nathaniel Cook and endorsed by the leading chess master of the time, Howard Staunton. It quickly became the standard design for tournament play due to its universally recognisable piece shapes and clear visual hierarchy.

Traditional antique chess sets were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as boxwood and ebony, or boxwood that was stained or ebonised to represent the dark pieces. Finer sets from the period were also carved from ivory, bone, or exotic woods.

Authentication relies on examining the specific carving details of the knights head, the turning style of the rooks and pawns, the presence of weighted bases with felt linings, and the type of construction used for the accompanying wooden storage box.

A vintage chess set can be displayed on a coffee table, side table, or desk as an interactive decorative object. Pairing it with a classic wooden board adds texture and intellectual charm to study rooms, libraries, or living spaces.

Antique wooden chess pieces should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood splitting or warping. Cleaning should be done strictly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding any chemical polishes or water.
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