A wooden chess set from the 18th century Italy.Came with a box-board with drawer for wooden checkers. The board might come from the same period since the veneer is hand-sawn. The joints seem to be hand-made as well. It would be a definite marker of 18th century manufacture if it was British, but I am not so sure about Italy. The set itself is housed in a round container, which is most probably original.
I have an Austin Enterprises (1962) made for Austin Cox by Alcoa chess that I would like to sell. I do not have the display case or the board, but would like to sell the set. Any ideas other that evilbay? Sam sgriffin_75473@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteHi, I ran across your blog and was hoping you might be able to help identify a British origin chess set. Or perhaps you might be able to point me to somebody who might be able to help?
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ReplyDeleteHello, I was wondering if you could help me. I have what I believe to be an antique Italian Chess table with chairs. It is quite a beautiful piece of furniture that I got from a dear friend years ago but I have never had it looked at. Perhaps I could send you some pictures and get your opinion. My e-mail is barras1991@yahoo.com.
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Hi, i have a classic game collectors series chess set with matching board,Edition 1,Ancient Rome 264 B.C.-14, A.D. Orginal Box
ReplyDeleteWould like to sell the set. Last time i checked my chess set was worth 2,500,00.
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Thanks, but I collect antique sets only. Sell at eBay.
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Hello, looking for 18 or 19c German or n european chess pieces full set 5 inch king ht preferred . It's for a one of
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