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Fine Antique Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set, Late 19th Century
Luke Honey Ltd
for sale €4,095     $4,445
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Fine Antique Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set, Late 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by Luke Honey Ltd
Description

A Fine Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set of Large Size, Late 19th Century

nicely turned and carved, the knights carved to a similar quality as Jaques, the chessmen with green baize to the undersides, in the original antique hinged oak box, with metal carrying handles, divide and lined with green baize.

King: 12.1cm high (just under 5 inches)

Pawn: 6.4cm high

Box: 27cm x 21.5cm x 12cm

Stock Reference: AS 1970

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Staunton Chess Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA910262
Dealers Internal Reference
AS 1970
Description
A Fine Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set of Large Size, Late 19th Century

nicely turned and carved, the knights carved to a similar quality as Jaques, the chessmen with green baize to the undersides, in the original antique hinged oak box, with metal carrying handles, divide and lined with green baize.

King: 12.1cm high (just under 5 inches)

Pawn: 6.4cm high

Box: 27cm x 21.5cm x 12cm

Stock Reference: AS 1970

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Staunton Chess Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA910262
Dealers Internal Ref
AS 1970
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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A late 19th-century Staunton chess set featuring carved boxwood and ebony pieces displayed with a fitted wooden storage box.
Fine Antique Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set, Late 19th century
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A late 19th-century Staunton chess set featuring carved boxwood and ebony pieces displayed with a fitted wooden storage box.
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Designed by Nathaniel Cooke and endorsed by chess master Howard Staunton in 1849, the Staunton pattern became the standardised design for competitive and leisure chess sets globally due to its clear, distinguishable piece shapes.

Authentic 19th-century sets were typically crafted from dense boxwood for the light pieces and natural ebony for the black pieces, often weighted with lead bases covered in green felt for added stability during play.

Look for distinct design features such as hand-carved knight heads with detailed manes, stamped maker marks or crowns on the rooks and knights, weighted lead bases with original felt, and natural age patina on the boxwood pieces.

Display the set arranged on a coffee table, library desk, or open shelving alongside leather-bound books to add texture and historical interest to a living space or study.

Keep the pieces away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping or cracking; gently clean them with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain the wood finish.
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