Sold 8 March 2026 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

This “Rare Leeds Fireclay Company Advertising Chequers Board” found a buyer.

It was listed by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

Here we have a rare Leeds Fireclay company advertising chequers board, the square board modelled in low relief with scrolling foliage and the Leeds Fireclay company shields on each side, it has full impressed marks on the reverse and is in good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Ceramic Chequers Board to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Width

21cm (8.27")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA988032

Dealers Internal Reference

6712

Dealers Notes

We are more than happy to ship items abroad and ask you to contact us prior to purchasing to obtain a quote which will include professional packaging of your item, we will endeavour to ship your item as economically as possible, within the UK items will be posted using the Royal Mail and carry a tracking number.

Description

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Ceramic Chequers Board to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Width

21cm (8.27")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA988032

Dealers Internal Ref

6712

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

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A rectangular ceramic chequers board featuring a yellow and brown salt-glazed surface with an ornate moulded scrollwork border.

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471

Location

26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Nov 2021

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Objects
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialFireclay, Ceramic, Glaze
ColourYellow
MotifsScrollwork border, Checkered pattern, Moulded relief
SizeW 21 cm (8 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Fireclay ceramics gained prominence during the nineteenth century due to their durability and resistance to high temperatures, often utilised for industrial manufacturing, architectural elements, and heavy-duty household goods.

These pieces were typically crafted from refractory clay mixed with grog, shaped via moulding or casting, and finished with salt-glazes or coloured enamels before undergoing high-temperature kiln firing.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining the weight of the dense fireclay body, the presence of factory stamps or makers marks, crazing within the glaze, and traditional manufacturing imperfections consistent with nineteenth-century production methods.

Such pieces can be displayed flat upon a coffee table or mounted securely as wall art, adding textural contrast and historical interest to a room without overwhelming the existing decor scheme.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scouring pads that might damage the historical glaze or compromise the ceramic body.