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Folding Chess Board with Pieces and Drafts
Rupert Landen Antiques
for sale €462     $502
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Rupert Landen Antiques

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Folding Chess Board with Pieces and Drafts

1900 - 1920
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"Really interesting folding chessboard with symmetrical pattern on the top - probably a game. It has a chessboard to the opposite side and back gammon on the inside. This piece is in Walnut Sycamore and Maple. The board comes with a chest set and a set of drafts 30 pieces.

Measurements:

The board is 30cm wide and 30cm deep. It is 6cm high.

The King is 60mm high and 26mm wide at the base.

A Pawn is 33mm high and 20mm wide at the base.

A draughts piece is 30mm wide and 9mm deep.

The chess board squares are 35mm x 35mm.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Victorian Folding Chess Set to the Edwardian era.

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SA923698
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3277
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.

Description
"Really interesting folding chessboard with symmetrical pattern on the top - probably a game. It has a chessboard to the opposite side and back gammon on the inside. This piece is in Walnut Sycamore and Maple. The board comes with a chest set and a set of drafts 30 pieces.
fig 1. A Victorian wooden folding chess board box displaying full black and natural boxwood Staunton pattern chess pieces.
fig 1. Folding Chess Board with Pieces and Drafts

Measurements:

The board is 30cm wide and 30cm deep. It is 6cm high.

The King is 60mm high and 26mm wide at the base.

A Pawn is 33mm high and 20mm wide at the base.

A draughts piece is 30mm wide and 9mm deep.

The chess board squares are 35mm x 35mm.

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Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Victorian Folding Chess Set to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA923698
Dealers Internal Ref
3277
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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Folding chess board with pieces and drafts

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Rupert Landen Antiques
Telephone 07974 732472
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Hartslock Bridleway
Whitchurch on Thames
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7QX
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A Victorian wooden folding chess board box displaying full black and natural boxwood Staunton pattern chess pieces.
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Designed in 1849 by Nathaniel Cooke and endorsed by chess master Howard Staunton, the Staunton pattern became the standardized design for competition and domestic chess sets throughout the Victorian era and into the modern period.

Victorian chess pieces were predominantly turned and carved from boxwood, with the dark pieces either natural ebony or ebonised boxwood. Playing boards and folding boxes were typically constructed from mahogany, walnut, or rosewood with brass fixings.

Authentic period sets feature hand-turned bases, delicate hand-carved details on the knights, natural surface patination, and minor variations in piece weight. Hinged folding boxes often feature period brass hooks or simple lock mechanisms.

An antique wooden chess set can be displayed open on a coffee table, desk, or sideboard as an interactive accent. Pairing rich timber tones with modern brass or leather elements adds texture and historical context to contemporary spaces.

Dust the set regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber finish. Store the set away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent wood warping or cracking.
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