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Antique English 'Library' Leather Chess Board, Circa 1900
Luke Honey Ltd
for sale €491     $533
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Antique English 'Library' Leather Chess Board, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Luke Honey Ltd
Description

An English Tooled Leather 'Library' Chess Board, circa 1900

the folding board with alternate chess squares in black and tan and a border in foliate gilt, with further blind-stamped Greek Key decoration, a 'scumbled' finish to the reverse.

Dimensions: Chess Squares: 5cm wide.

Board: 46cm wide (when open flat).

Shipping: Free shipping within the Mainland UK, so please feel free to push the 'buy it now' button. If you live outside the UK, then please email Luke for a reasonable shipping quote. All items are sent by tracked courier.

Stock Code: AS 2058

Physical Dimensions
Height
0.5cm (0.20")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Leather Chess Board to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1094364
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AS 2058
Description
An English Tooled Leather 'Library' Chess Board, circa 1900
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the folding board with alternate chess squares in black and tan and a border in foliate gilt, with further blind-stamped Greek Key decoration, a 'scumbled' finish to the reverse.
Luke Honey Ltd
fig 1. An antique folding leather chess board with gold-tooled decorative borders and alternating tan and dark brown squares.
fig 1. Antique English 'Library' Leather Chess Board, Circa 1900

Dimensions: Chess Squares: 5cm wide.

Board: 46cm wide (when open flat).

Shipping: Free shipping within the Mainland UK, so please feel free to push the 'buy it now' button. If you live outside the UK, then please email Luke for a reasonable shipping quote. All items are sent by tracked courier.

Stock Code: AS 2058

Height
0.5cm (0.20")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Leather Chess Board to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1094364
Dealers Internal Ref
AS 2058
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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Archive I An antique folding leather chess board with gold-tooled decorative borders and alternating tan and dark brown squares.

Antique English 'Library' Leather Chess Board, circa 1900

Archive II An antique folding leather chess board with gold-tooled decorative borders and alternating tan and dark brown squares. View II
Archive III An antique folding leather chess board with gold-tooled decorative borders and alternating tan and dark brown squares. View III
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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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Location: London, SW8, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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An antique folding leather chess board with gold-tooled decorative borders and alternating tan and dark brown squares.
Antique English 'Library' Leather Chess Board, circa 1900
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An antique folding leather chess board with gold-tooled decorative borders and alternating tan and dark brown squares.
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FAQs

During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras in Britain, high-end games boards were frequently produced in the style of bound library books. Crafted from leather with gilt tooling, these boards were designed to sit neatly on a bookshelf or study table alongside leather-bound volumes when folded.

These boards were typically constructed from a strong cardboard or wooden core, bound in calfskin, morocco, or sheepskin leather. Gold leaf tooling was applied to create decorative borders and gridlines, with alternating squares formed by dyed or pasted leather sections.

Authentic period boards exhibit natural surface patination, minor rubbing along the folded spine, and impressions from hand-tooled gilt stamps rather than modern uniform foil printing. The reverse side often features blind tooling or marbled paper linings characteristic of bookbinding techniques of the era.

Display the board flat on a coffee table, console, or desk paired with a period wooden chess set, or position it partially open inside a glass display cabinet. It can also be styled vertically on a deep bookshelf to highlight its book-like leather binding.

Keep the board away from direct sunlight, radiators, and moisture to prevent the leather from cracking or peeling. Dust gently with a soft dry microfiber cloth, and occasionally apply a tiny amount of specialized leather conservation wax to maintain suppleness.
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