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A Good Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set, Circa 1930
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A Good Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set, Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 27 October 2025 · Luke Honey Ltd
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A Good Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set, circa 1930

the chessmen with green baizes to the underside, in a mahogany box with hinged lid, retail stamp to the underside of the base: BERNSTEIN... SPORTS... LONDON [with key].

King: 8.9cm high

Pawn: 4.9cm high

Box: 18.5cm wide, 8.7cm high, 13.6cm deep.

Stock Reference: AS 2027

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.7cm (3.43")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
13.6cm (5.35")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Staunton Chess Set to the 1930s.

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SA998803
Dealers Internal Reference
AS 2027
Description
A Good Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set, circa 1930
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the chessmen with green baizes to the underside, in a mahogany box with hinged lid, retail stamp to the underside of the base: BERNSTEIN.
Luke Honey Ltd

.. SPORTS... LONDON [with key].

King: 8.9cm high

Pawn: 4.9cm high

Box: 18.5cm wide, 8.7cm high, 13.6cm deep.

Stock Reference: AS 2027

Height
8.7cm (3.43")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
13.6cm (5.35")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Staunton Chess Set to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA998803
Dealers Internal Ref
AS 2027
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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A Good Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set, Circa 1930

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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
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London
SW8
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lukehoney
Verified Since Jul 2018
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Items Sold 148
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An antique wooden box holding several carved boxwood and ebony Staunton chess pieces arranged on top.
A Good Weighted Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set, circa 1930
Ref: SA998803
An antique wooden box holding several carved boxwood and ebony Staunton chess pieces arranged on top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChess Set
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialBoxwood, Ebony, Wood
  • ColourBrown and Black
  • MotifsHand-turned wooden pieces, Weighted bases, Baize-lined bottoms, Carved knight heads
  • SizeH 8.7 cm (3 in) x W 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 13.6 cm (5 in)

FAQs

The Staunton chess pattern was registered in 1849 by Nathaniel Cook and endorsed by the leading chess master of the era, Howard Staunton. It quickly became the standard design for tournament play due to its universally recognisable and balanced piece forms.

Traditional high-grade Staunton sets are typically crafted from boxwood for the lighter pieces, while the darker pieces are made from heavier woods such as ebony, or boxwood stained to imitate ebony. Bases are frequently weighted with lead and lined with baize or felt to ensure stability during play.

Authentication involves examining the hand-turned details of the pieces, particularly the knights carving style, the shape of the kings cross, and the patina of the wood. Lead weighting in the base, felt or green baize undersides, and construction wear consistent with age also help determine period accuracy.

An antique chess set can be displayed set up on a dedicated table, sideboard, or desk as a focal point that adds intellectual depth and tactile texture to a room. Pairing the wooden tones with complementary natural materials enhances traditional or study-themed decor schemes.

Antique wooden chess pieces should be kept away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent the wood from cracking or warping. Cleaning should be done strictly with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes or excessive moisture.
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