REF1628 B & Co Regulation Chessmen & Box
Circa 1860-1900
Rare weighted Staunton pattern chessmen by B & Co . One side ebony other side boxwood , all pieces with loaded bases and green baize. King side knights stamped “B & co London” , king side rooks with turned stained bone tops, and also stamped “B & Co London to tops”
B & Co. were London makers in the late 19th century . Making various sizes of Staunton sets from unweighted non stamped pieces to these excellent and extremely rare “regulation” weighted and fine cased pieces.
Set comes in original walnut box , the exterior with protective brass coners in the military style. Interior lined in green baize and with brass plaque “THE REGULATION Chessmen LOADED B & Co London”
Great weight , feel and excellent original French polished finish.
An extremely rare set with original box, I have only ever seen one other set with original box in thirty years. This resides in a major collection.
Kings 8.7 CM Tall
All the sets go through a professional workshop before they go online, any minor faults such as chips or splits are restored, therefore the sets are all in excellent condition.
Instalment / lay away plans welcome.
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