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Luke Honey Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
the boxwood and 'ebonised' chessmen with wooden pegs to the base, in a 19th century mahogany box with a sliding lid, together with an accompanying mahogany and rosewood ship's chess board, the alternate chess squares in mahogany and sycamore, with a brass locking slide to the side
King: 9cm high
Pawn: 5cm high
Board (when open): 40.5cm wide
Stock Reference: AS 1850
Luke Honey Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Luke Honey Ltd Profile Page
Antique Ship's or 'Campaign' Staunton Chess Set, Late 19th Century
