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Description

Masonic Chess Board 19thc Table

Mahogany with Glass Chess Board Top with Drawer for the chess Pieces.

Quite rare.

Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Antique Masonic Chess Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1125430

Dealers Internal Reference

IT0318225

Dealers Notes

Welcome to Helios and Co Antiques

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Helios & Co Antiques was Founded in 1978 by John Skiba & Barry Walters who have built their Business into a Multi Million pound Worldwide concern Supplying both Trade & Private Clients.

Our Extensive Showrooms, some 15 in all, (7500sq feet) offer a Vast Selection of Antiques from all Periods, Displaying good quality Furniture Pictures Clocks and Decorative Accessories, with Showcases Displaying Porcelain, Silver, Glass, Jewellery etc.

Description

Masonic Chess Board 19thc Table

Mahogany with Glass Chess Board Top with Drawer for the chess Pieces.

Quite rare.

Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Antique Masonic Chess Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1125430

Dealers Internal Ref

IT0318225

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Helios and Co Antiques

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An antique wooden pedestal chess table featuring a square top with a hand-painted checkerboard and Masonic symbols, supported by a turned column and tripod base.

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Telephone 01327 340264

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25/27 High Street
Weedon
Northamptonshire
NN7 4QD
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Jan 2010

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectOccasional Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialMahogany, Hardwood, Hand-Painted Surface
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned pedestal column, Tripod cabriole legs, Hand-painted checkerboard, Masonic iconography
SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century Masonic items often incorporated symbolic iconography such as the square and compass, reflecting the cultural and fraternal significance of Freemasonry during that period.

These tables were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring turned central pedestals, tripod base legs, and often hand-painted or inlaid board surfaces.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating timber ageing, hand-tool marks, traditional joinery methods, and the accurate rendering of historical Masonic symbols rather than modern stencilling.

An antique game table can function as a focal point in a study or living area, paired with minimalist seating to highlight its historic character without overwhelming the room.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity, and dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth while avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can damage historic finishes.