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Good Large Victorian Wooden Chess Board
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Good Large Victorian Wooden Chess Board

19th century
Sold 14 November 2024 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Good large size Victorian wooden chess board. Solid mahogany, veneered with walnut and satinwood on the face. A really nice example of good colour. No damage.

SIZE; 18" square. Squares are 2"

CIRCA; 1870 - 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Victorian Wooden Chess Board to the Victorian era.

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SA1085412
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Description
Good large size Victorian wooden chess board. Solid mahogany, veneered with walnut and satinwood on the face. A really nice example of good colour. No damage.

SIZE; 18" square. Squares are 2"

CIRCA; 1870 - 1890

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Victorian Wooden Chess Board to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1085412
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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Archive I A square wooden chess board featuring an alternating pattern of light and dark wood squares enclosed within a dark wood border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Good Large Victorian Wooden Chess Board

Archive II A square wooden chess board featuring an alternating pattern of light and dark wood squares enclosed within a dark wood border. View II
Archive III A square wooden chess board featuring an alternating pattern of light and dark wood squares enclosed within a dark wood border. View III
Archive IV A square wooden chess board featuring an alternating pattern of light and dark wood squares enclosed within a dark wood border. View IV
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
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The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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Verified Since Mar 2011
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A square wooden chess board featuring an alternating pattern of light and dark wood squares enclosed within a dark wood border.
Good Large Victorian Wooden Chess Board
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A square wooden chess board featuring an alternating pattern of light and dark wood squares enclosed within a dark wood border.
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  • ObjectBoard Games
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Maple, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCheckered pattern, Mitred border, Parquetry inlay, Square grid
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

A Victorian wooden chess board is a traditional gaming surface produced during the 19th century, typically featuring contrasting light and dark wood squares crafted for the game of chess.

These boards were generally constructed using native and exotic hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, maple, or boxwood, often utilising precision inlay or parquetry techniques over a sturdy wooden carcase.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery, natural timber ageing, hand-planed surfaces, and subtle variations in wood grain and colour consistent with nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

This piece can be displayed flat on a coffee table or sideboard as a decorative textural element, or mounted vertically on a wall as unique vintage art.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning with a dry microfiber cloth, and occasionally applying a suitable microcrystalline wax to protect the finish.
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