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English Leather 'Library' Chess Board, Circa 1900
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English Leather 'Library' Chess Board, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 October 2025 · Luke Honey Ltd
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It was listed by Luke Honey Ltd. 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

the alternate chess squares in red and black, with a blind-stamped decorative border in the Greek Key pattern and further gilt decoration.

Chess Squares: 5cm.

Size: 44.6cm x 44.6cm x 0.4cm (when open flat).

Stock Reference No: 2073

Shipping: Shipping in the Mainland UK is free. International Buyers: please contact me for a competitive shipping quote. Thank you.

Physical Dimensions
Height
0.4cm (0.16")
Width
44.6cm (17.56")
Depth
44.6cm (17.56")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Leather Chessboard to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1101078
Dealers Internal Reference
2073
Description
The alternate chess squares in red and black, with a blind-stamped decorative border in the Greek Key pattern and further gilt decoration.

Chess Squares: 5cm.

Size: 44.6cm x 44.6cm x 0.4cm (when open flat).

Stock Reference No: 2073

Shipping: Shipping in the Mainland UK is free. International Buyers: please contact me for a competitive shipping quote. Thank you.

Height
0.4cm (0.16")
Width
44.6cm (17.56")
Depth
44.6cm (17.56")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Leather Chessboard to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101078
Dealers Internal Ref
2073
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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Archive I An antique folding chessboard featuring alternating red and black leather squares with gilt-tooled borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

English Leather 'Library' Chess Board, Circa 1900

Archive II An antique folding chessboard featuring alternating red and black leather squares with gilt-tooled borders. View II
Archive III An antique folding chessboard featuring alternating red and black leather squares with gilt-tooled borders. View III
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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
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London
SW8
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lukehoney
Verified Since Jul 2018
Items For Sale 22
Items Sold 148
Luke Honey Ltd
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An antique folding chessboard featuring alternating red and black leather squares with gilt-tooled borders.
English Leather 'LIbrary' Chess Board, circa 1900
Ref: SA1101078
An antique folding chessboard featuring alternating red and black leather squares with gilt-tooled borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoard Games
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourRed and Black
  • MotifsGilt-tooled borders, Alternating coloured squares, Folding centre spine
  • SizeH 0.4 cm (0 in) x W 44.6 cm (18 in) x D 44.6 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Library chessboards are folding boards typically crafted to resemble bound books or for easy storage on shelves, gaining significant popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods for domestic recreation.

These boards traditionally feature a wooden base or heavy card core covered in panelled leather, frequently adorned with hand-tooled gold leaf gilding and embossed decorative borders.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit genuine wear to the leather, hand-applied gilt tooling, period-appropriate stitching along the spine or edges, and natural patination consistent with age.

This piece can be displayed unfolded on a coffee table or sideboard as a focal point, or stored upright amongst books on a shelf to introduce texture and historic character to a room.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity, occasionally treating the leather with conservation-grade microcrystalline wax while avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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