{"title":"Antique Chess Boards","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"antique-c1850-english-folding-chessboard-and-backgammon-game-board","title":"Antique c1850 English Games folding chessboard and backgammon game board","description":"\u003cp\u003ec1850 An English folding wood and leather chessboard and backgammon games box designed to look like a two volume book folio. Marked English Games Vol 1 and Vol 2. The chessboard squares and backgammon points are red and tan leather and are outlined in gold leaf. There is some damage to the leather both inside and outside and a gap between the spine and one side of the chess board (not hanging off).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original leather dice holder is also includes but no chess or backgammon pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game box measures 17\" x 14.25\" and is 2.5\" in depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCode 4N\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"yofis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55650482225534,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0226\/5214\/files\/IMG_5878.jpg?v=1748360511"},{"product_id":"antique-c1890-history-of-america-folding-chessboard-and-backgammon-board","title":"Antique c1890 History of America folding chessboard and backgammon board","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wood board covered in leather and designed to look like a two volume book folio entitled History of America Vol 1 and Vol 2. The board measures 17.5\" long x 15\" when closed and is 3\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backgammon board is leather with the points in red and black and edged in gold leaf. The board is in pretty good condition for its age. The chess board is also in brown and black leather and edged in gold leaf. The spine is red and black marble effect. The hinges are intact but there is a little bit of cracking to the leather and there are small pieces missing in places. All of this should be expected for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo pieces are included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCode 4Q\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"yofis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55650635121022,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0226\/5214\/files\/IMG_5881.jpg?v=1748361789"},{"product_id":"c1920-1930s-small-7-5-malachite-and-white-marble-chess-board-no-pieces","title":"c1920-1930s Small 7.5\" malachite and white marble chess board (no pieces)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely c1920s malachite and white marble chess board. Has imperfections in the stones as you would expect of a natural product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with a beautiful green banded colour. It is one of the most important minerals for protecting against negative energies. It has long been used to create beautiful decorative pieces such as chess boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCode 11G\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"yofis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55654665781630,"sku":"","price":290.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0226\/5214\/files\/IMG_5851.jpg?v=1748432312"},{"product_id":"marinakis-vintage-chess-board-with-copper-and-blue-squares","title":"Marinakis vintage chess board with copper and blue squares","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage chess board. The playing area is 10 inches square and the board overall is 11.8\". It has small brass stands at each corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board is in excellent condition. Underneath, the red felt is curling slightly at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCode 12L\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"yofis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55716111942014,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0226\/5214\/files\/IMG_6114.jpg?v=1749571949"},{"product_id":"very-rare-1890s-henry-whitty-son-jaques-son-of-london-ships-chess-board-and-pegged-pieces","title":"Very rare 1890's Henry Whitty \u0026 Son, Jaques \u0026 Son of London ship's chess board and pegged pieces.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very rare opportunity to acquire a full sized Henry Whitty \u0026amp; Son, Jaques \u0026amp; Son of London ship's travel set with Jaques Staunton peg pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenry Whitty \u0026amp; Son was a Liverpool business that operated from Basnett Street in the late 19th century. Initially they were fishing tackle makers but by 1894 they were also suppliers of games from manufacters such as Jaques of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board bears the marks of both Henry Whitty \u0026amp; Son and Jaques \u0026amp; Son of London. The board does have quite a bit of wear on both the front and back and some cracks in the mahogany border. It has also been etched with the initials W.H.F which could have been the initials of a ship or maybe someone who has owned it in the intervening time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching Jaques Staunton pieces have green felt bases and all of them have their pegs intact. The pieces are generally in very good condition but showing some signs of wear as can be expected of a piece of its age. White queen is missing one small piece of the coronet. They come in a mahogany lidded box which is also etched with the initials W.H.F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoard is 15.5\" including border. Each square is 1.8\" \u003cbr\u003eKing is 90cm plus 0.7cm peg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the condition of the board, this is a really special collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCode 21O\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"yofis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56232477589886,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0226\/5214\/files\/IMG_1273.jpg?v=1757514099"}],"url":"https:\/\/cambridgechessforum.com\/collections\/antique-chess-boards.oembed","provider":"Cambridge Chess Forum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}