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John Barleycorn, Bone Chess Set
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John Barleycorn, Bone Chess Set

19th century
Sold 28 November 2025 · Birkdale Antiques
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Description

A fabulous John Barleycorn chess set.

This barleycorn set is undamaged, unrepaired and in its original mahogany slide top box.

The king is 11cm and the base is 34 mm.

All pieces are original with no losses.

Date of Manufacture

Birkdale Antiques has dated this John Barleycorn Chess Set to the 1850s.

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SA1132396
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Barleycorn
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Description
A fabulous John Barleycorn chess set.

This barleycorn set is undamaged, unrepaired and in its original mahogany slide top box.

The king is 11cm and the base is 34 mm.

All pieces are original with no losses.

Date of Manufacture

Birkdale Antiques has dated this John Barleycorn Chess Set to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132396
Dealers Internal Ref
Barleycorn
Birkdale Antiques
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Specialists in antique chandeliers and lighting,good quality furniture for 30 years.

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John Barleycorn, Bone Chess Set

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Birkdale Antiques
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Items Sold 24
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A selection of carved white bone chess pieces from a John Barleycorn set resting on a wooden box.
John Barleycorn, bone Chess Set
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A selection of carved white bone chess pieces from a John Barleycorn set resting on a wooden box.
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  • ObjectChess Set
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBone, Wood
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsTurned bone, Ribbed collars, Carved knight heads, Symmetrical baluster forms

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A John Barleycorn chess set is a traditional design characterised by heavily turned, ribbed pieces resembling grains of barley, popular during the 19th century.

These sets were typically carved from bovine bone or ivory, often housed in wooden presentation boxes lined with velvet or marbled paper.

Authentic pieces usually display natural grain lines, yellowing or patina from age, and subtle hand-turned lathe marks rather than uniform modern moulding.

It can be displayed set up on a side table, coffee table, or within a glass cabinet to act as a sculptural focal point in a traditional or eclectic interior.

They should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, handling them with clean hands to prevent skin oils from staining the porous material.
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