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A Small Roll Up Chess Board & Boxed Chess Pieces
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A Small Roll Up Chess Board & Boxed Chess Pieces

19th century
Sold 9 December 2025 · Opus Antiques
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A lovely and unusual small 19th century  turned wooden chess set housed in a great little mahogany box with sliding lid standing on ball feet. The height of king is approx 3cm.

It comes with a lovely and very practical roll up chess board.and rolled inlaid wood chess board.

This makes a great set for any chess lovers.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Wooden Roll Up Chess Set to the 19th Century.

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A lovely and unusual small 19th century  turned wooden chess set housed in a great little mahogany box with sliding lid standing on ball feet. The height of king is approx 3cm.

It comes with a lovely and very practical roll up chess board.and rolled inlaid wood chess board.

This makes a great set for any chess lovers.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Wooden Roll Up Chess Set to the 19th Century.

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A small wooden roll-up chess board accompanied by a matching wooden box and red and black turned chess pieces.
A Small Roll Up Chess Board & Boxed Chess Pieces
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A small wooden roll-up chess board accompanied by a matching wooden box and red and black turned chess pieces.
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  • ObjectGames and Toys
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialWood
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsTurned wooden pieces, Slatted board construction, Contrasting light and dark squares

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Roll-up chess boards and portable sets gained popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries as travel became more accessible, allowing players to enjoy the game on the move.

Traditional chess sets were frequently crafted from various hardwoods such as boxwood, ebony, mahogany, and rosewood, often featuring hand-turned pieces and wooden or leather folding boards.

Authenticity is typically assessed by examining the wood grain, tool marks from hand-turning, wear patterns on the playing surface, and the style of the pieces, which often reflect specific period designs.

A vintage chess set can be displayed fully set up on a coffee table, side table, or open bookshelf to add an element of interactive intellect and classic character to a room.

Preservation involves keeping the items out of direct sunlight to prevent wood fading, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and occasionally treating the wood with a microcrystalline wax.
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