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Up for sale is a charming antique/vintage hand-turned wooden chess set in the pre-Staunton style. The pieces appear to have been turned on a lathe with hand-carved horse-head knights, giving them a wonderful naive folk-art character. Likely late 19th to early 20th century, possibly of Eastern European origin.
No board, box, or storage case is included. Tim of all Trade
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Antique Hand-Turned Wooden Chess Set — Pre-Staunton Folk Style
Up for sale is a charming antique/vintage hand-turned wooden chess set in the pre-Staunton style. The pieces appear to have been turned on a lathe with hand-carved horse-head knights, giving them a wonderful naive folk-art character. Likely late 19th to early 20th century, possibly of Eastern European origin.
Features
- Complete 32-piece set: 16 natural/light wood and 16 ebonized/black-stained wood
- Hand-carved horse-head knights with folk-art styling
- Queens with open crown/flower top design
- Rooks with cylindrical ringed tower form
- Bishops with ball finial top
- Large bulbous ball-form pawns on tiered bases
- Pre-Staunton style — highly collectible among antique chess enthusiasts
Condition
Sold in used antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The light/natural pieces show minor surface dirt and patina; knights have remnants of old varnish or lacquer. The ebonized/dark pieces show visible wear to the black finish, some chipping, and cracking/splits on the bases of at least two rooks. All pieces are structurally intact and no pieces appear to be missing. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.
What\'s Included
- 16 natural/light wooden chess pieces
- 16 ebonized/black wooden chess pieces
No board, box, or storage case is included.
A lovely display piece and a great addition to any antique chess or folk-art collection. Please message with any questions before purchasing.
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