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Lot 1120
Victorian mahogany circular occasional table with chess board inlaid top, barley twist support and tri-pod base, measuring approximately 72cm high by 49cm diameterCondition ReportOne of the feet appears to have been repaired, there are a few cracks to the twist and too the underside. There is some wear to the top and the side. Pleasse see attached images.
Lot 333
Howlin' Wolf / Chester Burnett / Signature, a signature of Chester Burnett (Howlin Wolf's real name) - This was obtained by the late Ron Skinner, Bass player with The Nighthawks who accompanied / backed many Blues artists when they came to play in the UK - Obtained at the 100 Club where The Nighthawks accompanied Howlin Wolf - The signature on card has been attached to the front sleeve of Howlin Wolf LP (Chess LP 1469) - All in Excellent condition - details of provenance have been provided by Mel Wright (Drummer in The NIghthawks) and a copy is included in the lot - As per our Terms and Conditions and with particular reference to autograph material or works, it is imperative that potential buyers or their agents have inspected pieces that interest them to ensure satisfaction with the lot prior to auction; the purchase will be made at their own risk. Special Auction Services will give indications of provenance where stated by vendors.
Lot 283
A walnut inlaid box containing turned wooden chess pieces (thirty-two pieces) CONDITION REPORT: King: 10.3cm high, 32 Pieces in totalBlack Queen with small loss as pictured, two black pawns with small dents. One white pawn with 2-3mm holes drilled to the underside, another white pawn with small abrasion to base. The box is not original to the set, the box has decoupage postcards to the interior of the lid and box. Veneer movement and cracks to box as well as several ships and small losses.
Lot 534
An Edwardian rosewood and beech games table, the top inlaid for chess, the turned legs united by and undertier, 40.5cm wide, 45.5cm deep, 65cm high CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Lot 476
SIX SETS OF CHESS, comprising an Estrella wooden case of 'Classic Games', a small table top chess board and gilt gold and silver ancient Greek chess pieces, a King Louis XIV style chess set, a boxed glass chess set, and a Wood & Fun chess set, together with assorted black and white chess pieces (s.d) (6)
Lot 465
Absolutely beautiful complete chess board and pieces made from lead clear and jet crystal originally listed under Game of Kings series, but was later moved to Crystal Classics collection. Swarovski etched backstamp. Board measures: 13.5in L x 13.5in W. Tallest piece measures: 2in H. Artist: Max SchreckIssued: 1984-2007Manufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 56
An Edwardian mahogany games compendiumthe hinged revealing a fitted interior, to include: a boxwood/maple and ebony set of chess pieces, a set of backgammon counters, a set of dominoes, six painted lead racehorses and riders, a cribbage board and bone markers, assorted marbles, a boxwood dice shaker and 6 bone dice, six coloured markers, a reversible solitaire board, two whist markers and two bezique markers, a Go Bang board, a four section folding board and a F H Ayres Ltd rule book, cards associatedwidth 34.5cm, depth 20cmCondition: Full set of chess pieces, with an extra bishop and king, slightly smaller in size. There is a split to a joint of the folding board. The horses are chipped and worn and one horse has lost part of a back leg and the rider is headless.
Lot 55
A late Victorian burr walnut games compendium by Ayres the case with hinged lid containing a turned boxwood and ebony Staunton chess set, two lift out fitted trays containing a set of boxwood and ebony draughts, ivory inlaid rosewood cribbage board, a set of bone dominoes and dice, gavel, shaker, whist marker, leather clad folding games board and a gilt tooled blue cloth Guide to the Compendiumheight 18cm., width 33.3cm. depth 22cm.Condition: Case has been repolished. There is some ebony corner moulding lacking to the right corner at the front, small old repair to corner of the lid. Key present. Black King, queen, bishop and white bishop missing finials. There is an associated black knight which is 4.5cm high, the original is 3.5cm. There is a chip to the base of the original. There is a chip to the collar of one white pawn. Otherwise good condition. Guide distressed and with spotting tears and chips. Hinges of board becoming tired and cracking. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This item will be registered from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference number: (TSD93THA)
Lot 390
A late Victorian 19th century paper bound wooden chess set in the shape of two historical volumes books. The chess board made of two hinged sides in the form of Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 of the History of Scotland encyclopaedia. The hand carved chess & draughts pieces with lead weighted bases. To also include two dice tumblers. Box measuring approx. 9 x 25 x 45cm.
Lot 145
A modern Jaques Staunton chess set, in storage box with certificate, weighted bases, King height 9cm; Chess clock and boxed Mahjong set. Good condition. One knight has lost an ear. There are 2 queens (1 black & 1 white) also included; otherwise good as new.WE TAKE GREAT CARE in the accuracy of our condition reports and may record damage and restoration if obvious. The information is provided in good faith along with detailed photographs where requested and is for guidance only. However, this does not imply that there may not be further condition issues associated with the lot and we DO NOT provide any guarantee to the buyer.WE STRONGLY ADVISE BIDDERS TO EXAMINE PERSONALLY ANY LOT THEY ARE INTERESTED IN BEFORE THE AUCTION.
Lot 1751
Early 14th century, bronze seal matrix, chess type, 19mm diameter, 22mm tall, circular face with design of a hare riding on the back of a lion, reads s’ roberti de hoo. About very fine with a green patina £160-£200 --- Provenance: found in Hampshire The Hoo family are first recorded on the Southeast coast of Britain in the 8th century. Robert Hoo is recorded in the 1290s as the owner of the manor of Knebworth in Hertfordshire.
Lot 1743
13th century, bronze seal matrices (2), circular with loop offset behind, 23mm diameter, reads s’eris will de broom, facing monk’s head in a cinquefoil; Chess type with circular face, 19mm diameter, reads lvna nalvl, bird standing with wing outstretched [2]. First fine with porous green patina, second about fine £60-£80 --- Provenance: both found in Hampshire The surname Broom came to England following the Norman conquest and is derived from the broom plant. A William Broom is recorded in 1273 in Norfolk. Luna Nalvi translates as ‘the moon is gone’.
Lot 1746
13-14th century, bronze seal matrices (3), pointed oval (2), first with clasped hands, legend reads iesv teccam vrlec (I cried out to Jesus); second with bird standing with wings raised, sigilvm salvtis (seal of salvation); circular chess type with hare, legend reads prive sv (private) [3]. Fine or better £120-£150 --- Provenance: all found at Royston, Hertfordshire
Lot 1778
18th century, brass seals (2), chess type, 33mm x 16mm diameter, with circular face of two crossed keys with the letters g h c m spaced around; fob seal, c. 1780-1800, with openwork handle and a moulded clear glass seal with a fox running [2]. Both fine £40-£60 --- Provenance: both found in Hampshire, the second in Hursley
Lot 1763
15th century, a bronze chess type circular seal matrix, 22mm diameter by 24mm deep; central design of a shield containing the letters ex ex ex around a wheel; the shield is surmounted by a flying bird with wings upright; legend reads ghent hrevf dalt (Ghent rules?). Very fine £180-£220 --- Provenance: found in Hampshire
Lot 1759
14th century, a bronze chess type seal matrix with circular face, 2cm diameter, central design of a heraldic shield containing a fox standing upright, three flowers above and a flower on each side, reads s lovi de vel. Very fine with a slightly porous patina £80-£100 --- Provenance: found in Hampshire
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