REF3331 Large English chessmen
Circa 1830 - 1850
Large fine turned & carved chessmen one side in boxwood , other side in a rich grained rosewood. The bodies with attractive concentric bulbous decorated collars, kings with ring turned top surmounted by maltese cross, queenswith ring turned top, bishops as open mitres, knights as carved horses, rooks as tapered turrets and pawns as large bulbous turned bodies standing 5.5 cm tall.
These chessmen are typical manufacture of a prominent London maker such as Lund / Calvert / Merrifield.
Pieces have retained original polsihed finishh and show a fine grain through out the rosewood pieces.
Comes in original mahogany lift top dovetailed box.
Kings 12.5 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.
Please note all prices include postage/shipping charges and Insurance valuation.
Instalment / lay away plans welcome.
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£1450 GBP (British pounds)
Includes shipping & insurance valuation