Antique Chess and Backgammon Sets. Tim Millard is one of the leading specialist dealers buying and selling Chess Sets and Backgammon boards with an extensive stock of antique sets ranging from fine Staunton sets by Jaques to fine European, Chinese and Indian Sets. Sign up for news and updates. To receive our lastest newsletters please add your email address below.

Click on any image below to watch high resolution images of that set. All prices are on request. Selenus Chess set, bone, Germany, early 19th century, 105mm. Club size, weighted, Staunton set approx 1880. English Enfield chess clock 1951. First prize award Stroud Chess Club Tournament 1900 - 1901. English chess set board approx 1800. Large pegged travel set, F.

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The story of classic chess piece design. The Staunton chess pieces have become one of the world s most classic design icons since their inception in the mid 1800s. To most people they represent the archetypal chess pieces, yet few of us know why in our minds they represent the default in chess piece design. In the absence of a label for these chess pieces people often refer to them as traditional or normal . There have been literally thousands of designs that have either copied or been inspired by the or.

Owner and Founder of Straight Up Chess. Where to Buy and Festivals List. Visit our Facebook page to get special offers! Straight Up Chess - Vertical Chess Boards and Sets. These unique chess boards Hang on the wall like Art,. And are designed to play a casual game right where it hangs. You can also view our.