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Antique English Chess Board, Circa 1890
Luke Honey Ltd
for sale €1,147     $1,245
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Antique English Chess Board, Circa 1890

19th century
For Sale by Luke Honey Ltd
Description

An Antique English Mahogany & Sycamore Chess Board, circa 1890

unstamped, but in the style of Jaques, the alternate mahogany and sycamore chess squares with a mahogany frame or border.

Chess Squares: 5.8cm wide

Size: 51.3cm x 51.3cm x 3.3cm

Stock Reference: AS 2056

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.3cm (1.30")
Width
51.3cm (20.20")
Depth
51.3cm (20.20")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Victorian Wooden Chess Board to the 1890s.

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SA1079179
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AS 2056
Description
An Antique English Mahogany & Sycamore Chess Board, circa 1890
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unstamped, but in the style of Jaques, the alternate mahogany and sycamore chess squares with a mahogany frame or border.
Luke Honey Ltd

Chess Squares: 5.8cm wide

Size: 51.3cm x 51.3cm x 3.3cm

Stock Reference: AS 2056

Height
3.3cm (1.30")
Width
51.3cm (20.20")
Depth
51.3cm (20.20")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Victorian Wooden Chess Board to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079179
Dealers Internal Ref
AS 2056
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Luke Honey Ltd Profile Page

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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
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London
SW8
United Kingdom

By appointment only
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An antique square wooden chess board featuring alternating light and dark brown checkered squares surrounded by a raised wooden border.
Antique English Chess Board, circa 1890
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An antique square wooden chess board featuring alternating light and dark brown checkered squares surrounded by a raised wooden border.
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Late Victorian chess boards typically feature handcrafted timber construction, inlaid alternating light and dark wood squares, and raised framed borders designed for parlour gaming during the late nineteenth century.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilised dark hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut paired with lighter woods including boxwood, holly, or sycamore to form contrasting checkered squares.

Authentic examples display natural timber patina, uneven surface wear from hand usage, precise mitred joinery along the frame borders, and slight wood shrinkage consistent with age.

Position the board flat on a coffee table, library desk, or sideboard, displayed either with period chess pieces or unadorned as a graphic decorative accent.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the wood moisture, and keep away from direct heat sources to prevent warping.
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