Description: Heading : Tunbridge ware travelling chess set by Thomas Barton Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Geometric tessellated banding to border with dentil strinigng. Barton stamp inside the cover. Size : 13.1cm x 13.1cm, 2.8cm heighty Condition : Good – some wear as expected with use including lifting to the A side of the board (left from white’s perspective). Restoration : None Weight : 183 grams In a time before Chess.com the chess enthusiast would have to battle the elements while travelling by coach, charabanc or train. While for the incompetent such as myself pieces getting jumbled up can garner some advantage, the innovation of travelling chess sets with fixed positions is vital for a grandmaster on the move. Ebay is a fantastic platform via which to communicate with potential new customers. Trust is always an issue when dealing online and we are fortuitous in that we have our own premises, the Pantiles Arcade in Tunbridge Wells (open Tuesday to Saturday) and you are most welcome to visit Code FLV138
Price: 410 GBP
Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
End Time: 2024-10-26T06:34:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.79 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Sub-Type: Treen
Antique: Yes
Style/ Period: Victorian
Original/Repro: Original
Product: Boxes
Product Sub-Type: Game/ Puzzle Boxes
Material: wood
Age: 1850-1899
