REF3563 Fine Edinboro pattern set, board & box.
Circa 1850 - 1880
Fine turned & carved English chess set one side in boxwood other side of rosewood. Knights as fine carved horses heads , pieces with fine turned bodies. A well executed example with fine original French poilshed finish and high standard in turning & carving.
The design thought to have been designed by Lord Jon Hay in the 1830′s-40′s.
The name “Edinboro” was used by Jaques in thier adverts, this style of set can also be referred to as Northern Upright or Upright.
This classic turned pillar / plinth bodied set were made by good English makers from the 1840′s up to the early 1900′s with Jaques adverts from the early 1900′s still advertising this style of set.
Chessmen come with same period mahogany lift top chess box.
The pieces come with same period English tooled leather chess board. Sqaures in cream & black. With Greek key pattern border.
Kings 9 CM Tall Board 40 CM Squares 4.2 CM
These are genuine antiques! Great to play and a good investment.
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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.
All sets come with certification insurance valuation . Certifies age , material origin and loss / replacement value.
Instalment / lay away plans welcome.
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