Lot 17 , A Victorian games compendium, 12.75in.

A Victorian games compendium, with leather covered board, containing Staunton style turned boxwood chessmen, etc, in oak case, 12.75in.
Estimate £200-300

Chess pieces are complete but a few damages. Some pawns have missing sections to collars and signs of use. Cribbage pegs are missing, box has a few scratches and maks and hinges are a later replacement. Overall average condition.


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Sold for £220