Late 19th Century Chess Board

Name: Late 19th Century Chess Board
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA591387
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Rupert Landen Antiques

Description

Late 19th century chess board in Rosewood with satin birch and rosewood squares, framed in boxwood and ebony. Sliders to each end, these both come out to create a storage space whilst game is in play. The 10+10 squares to the reverse side are for a game called jester chess.

Makers mark is as folllows: Mignon, Tabletier Fabricant. Au Singe Bleu, Rue de la Paix no. 26, A Paris.

Small squares 32mm

Large squares 40mm

Physical Dimensions

Height

3cm (1.18")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA591387

Dealers Internal Reference

1831

Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.