Antique Brass Set

ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD

ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD
ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD
ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD
ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD
ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD
ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD
ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD
ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD
ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD
ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD
ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD
ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD

ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD

ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD. A RARE ANTIQUE OR VINTAGE EARLY 20th CENTURY PEGGED TRAVEL CHESS SET. HAND CRAFTED IN ENGLAND BY "THE UNICORN BRAND" IN LONDON FROM AROUND 1930s THE CHESSMEN ARE WELL TURNED FROM BRASS OR BRONZEAND 1 SET BLACK PAINTED THE KNIGHTS ARE UNICORNS NOT HORSES HEADS SHOWING A HORN ON THIER HEADS, ALL THE PIECES WITH LARGE BASES AND THICK PEGS TO ALLOW GOOD STABILITY , SO NO WORRIES IF YOU PLAY ON A BUMPY ROAD, ALTHOUGH WS MADE DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION IS NOT A CHEAP QUALITY AND THESE SETS ARE INCREASELY SCARCE IN NOWDAYS CONSQUENTLY VERY COLLECTIBLE. THE PIECES ARE ABOUT 17-18 mm INCLUDING PEGS THE BOX FRAME IS MADE FROM SOLID HARDWOOD AND THE LID AND BOTTOM ARE FROM SOLID PINE WOOD WHEN OPEN REVEAL THE PLAYING CHESS BOARD WHICH IS INLAID WITH WALNUT AND SATIN VENEERS WITH MAHOGANY BANDING ON THE PERIMETER, ON THE 2 SHORT SIDES THERE ARE HOLES FOR THE CAPTURED PIECES, WHEN CLOSED THE PIECES REMAIN IN THE LAST POSITION SO YOU CAN RESTART THE GAME FROM WERE YOU LEFT, THE WOODWORK IS SMOOTH VITH A NICE FINISH AND A REMARKABLE DARK PATINA REALLY NICE. BOX SIZE 17.5 X 14.5 X 2.8 cm THE WHOLE SET IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER SUITABLE FOR CHESS COLLECTORS AND PLAYERS THE COMBINED UNWRAPPED WEIGHT IS 3329 gr IN MY SCALE.

CONDITION REPORT THE PIECES ARE ALL IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO DAMAGES BUT THE PLATE OF SOME BRONZE-BRASS PIECES ARE A BIT TURNISHED , THE BOX-BOARD USUAL MARKS AND SIGN OF THE WOODWORK AND SOME MINUS HAIRLINE PROBABLY FROM USAGE AND STORAGE STORAGE ALL IN ALL GOOD WORKING ORDER I HAVE DESCRIBED THIS ITEM AT THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE ALSO HOW I SEE IT SO PLEASE TAKE A LOOK TO THE PHOTOS PROVIDED AND MAKEUP YOUR MIND. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Tailor your auctions with Auctiva's.

The item "ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD" is in sale since Thursday, August 27, 2020. This item is in the category "Toys & Games\Games\Chess\Vintage Chess". The seller is "jacqueline3663" and is located in Bristol/Avon. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Modified Item: No
  • Colour: Multi-colour
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Material: Wood and Metal
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Age Level: 12-16 Years
  • Brand: Unicorn Brand London


ANTIQUE BRASS TRAVEL CHESS SET EARLY 20th C UNICORN BRAND ORIG BOX BOARD