Etsy - Harryswatches Beautiful Victorian Mahogany Chess Top Table
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Highest price was seen £690.00 on 30 Jan 2021
Lowest price was seen £600.00 on 31 Jan 2021
Average price is £617.60 base on 4 price changes
Most recent price is £600.00
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Victorian l Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Chess Table Games Here we have a superb antique chess table which is not only superb quality but is a wonderful functional piece of furniture. The table has a lovely rectangular form with ebonized bottom the the barley twist going down to the feet & across the bottom stretcher to the other side the bobbins are stunning all hand made The top is made from a beautiful mahogany which has a lovely grain & has been superbly inlaid with a chess / games board . During the Victorian period Antique Chess tables were high in fashion as chess was a great way of entertainment. The Game of chess dates back over 1500 years, & is believed to have originated in northern India in the 6th century AD & spread to Persia. But became popular in Europe & especially in Britain in the 19th century. It was at this time new tournaments were introduced & the first world chess championship in 1886. As a result demand for new chess boards rose & hence inlaid chess tables became so popular in the Victorian home. As these antique tables were used by the wealthy, no expense was spared resulting in fine table being made as is the case with this table. The quality of this table is superb as you can see from the photographs. Overall this table has a wonderful patina with a raised damaged section on the corner of the table top (please see my pictures)there are no signs of historic woodworm, AGE: The table is Victorian & dates to circa 1880. Collection is welcome Please ask post price before you buy it will not be standard post Size is 31 inches long 16 inches wide 25.5 inches hight If you have any questions ask us thanks Harrys watches was £690 now £600 Beautiful Victorian Mahogany Chess Top Table
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