A charming and authentic piece of chess history, a 19th-century English chess set carved in the traditional "St. George" pattern, fashioned from contrasting natural boxwood and rich dark ebony. Housed in its original antique sliding-lid wooden storage box, this set represents a classic era of British board gaming before the universal dominance of the Staunton pattern in 1849.
 
The Design & Heritage:
The St. George Pattern was named after and popularised by the prestigious St. George's Chess Club of London during the Victorian era, this style was widely favoured for club and competitive play. 
 
Distinctive Silhouettes of the pieces characterised by multi-turned, ringed-collar bodies, open-work slotted bishops, stately tiered rooks (castles), and characteristically hand-carved knight pieces showing wonderful individual artisanal detail.
The King stands proudly at 7.2 cm high, making this a delightful, highly playable parlour or mid-sized antique set.
 
Condition & Details:
Materials: Crafted from genuine boxwood (light side) and deep ebony hardwood (dark side) with a warm, authentic historic patina. 
 
Storage: Comes complete with its original vintage sliding-lid wooden box, showing appropriate surface markings and character consistent with a long life of careful play.
 
Condition: Good antique condition. Expect minor surface wear, natural hairline aging to the wood, and slight variations inherent to hand-carved 19th-century pieces. Some chips to the castellations of one each of the white and black castles, please see close up picture.
 
A wonderful acquisition for chess enthusiasts, collectors of Victorian games, or as a striking decorative display piece for a study or library.
 
The picture showing the set in a period setting is included to give context, please be aware that it has been AI generated and so please rely on the actual dimensions given here for more accurate sizing and note that the board and other items are not included.
 
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