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Good Staunton Style Chess Set – Circa 1930
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Good Staunton Style Chess Set – Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 9 May 2025 · Kingsdown Antiques
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Description

A Good Weighted Staunton Style Chess Set that comes in its original velvet lined box – circa 1930.

*All the pieces are in good condition and have no damage.

Measurements:

Height of King: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Height of Pawn: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Measurements of box:

Height: 3 1/2" (approx. 8.5cm)

Width: 7 1/4" (approx. 18.5cm)

Depth: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Total weight: 1115g

In good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Staunton Chess Set to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133349
Dealers Internal Reference
P51356
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Description
A Good Weighted Staunton Style Chess Set that comes in its original velvet lined box – circa 1930.

All the pieces are in good condition and have no damage.

Measurements:

Height of King: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Height of Pawn: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Measurements of box:

Height: 3 1/2" (approx. 8.5cm)

Width: 7 1/4" (approx. 18.5cm)

Depth: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Total weight: 1115g

In good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Staunton Chess Set to the 1930s.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133349
Dealers Internal Ref
P51356
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Archive I A complete Staunton style chess set featuring carved wooden pieces in light and dark finishes, arranged in front of a fitted storage box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Good Staunton Style Chess Set – Circa 1930

Archive II A complete Staunton style chess set featuring carved wooden pieces in light and dark finishes, arranged in front of a fitted storage box. View II
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Archive VI A complete Staunton style chess set featuring carved wooden pieces in light and dark finishes, arranged in front of a fitted storage box. View VI
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A complete Staunton style chess set featuring carved wooden pieces in light and dark finishes, arranged in front of a fitted storage box.
Good Staunton Style Chess Set – circa 1930
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A complete Staunton style chess set featuring carved wooden pieces in light and dark finishes, arranged in front of a fitted storage box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChess Set
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialBoxwood, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourBrown and Black
  • MotifsTurned wood, Weighted bases, Cross finials on kings, Muzak rook crenellations
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

The Staunton chess set standard was introduced in the mid-19th century, specifically registered in 1849 by Nathaniel Cook and endorsed by the leading chess master Howard Staunton. Its clear, stylised piece representations quickly became the official standard for tournament play worldwide.

Traditional chess sets from the early 20th century were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as boxwood for the white or natural side, while the darker pieces were frequently made of ebonised wood, ebony, or rosewood.

To preserve antique wooden chess pieces, keep them out of direct sunlight to prevent bleaching or drying out, store them in a lined box or cabinet with stable humidity levels, and clean them periodically with a dry, soft cloth.

A vintage chess set can be displayed set up on a dedicated games table, a sideboard, or a coffee table within a study or living room, serving both as an interactive pastime and a sculptural decorative object.

Authentic sets from this era often exhibit hand-turned craftsmanship, weighted bases containing lead or felt pads, natural ageing patinas on the wood, and specific proportions characteristic of traditional Jaques of London or similar period manufacturers.
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