Decorative Arts & Design

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December 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 676

Lot 676

A.H. Ayres Staunton Pattern Board Cased Chess Set for the Visually Impaired, London, 19th or early 20th century

A.H. Ayres Staunton Pattern Board Cased Chess Set for the Visually Impaired, London, 19th or early 20th century
Lot 676 Details
A.H. Ayres Staunton Pattern Board Cased Chess Set for the Visually Impaired, London, 19th or early 20th century

each piece's base with a brass peg fitting into the drilled boxwood and raised mahogany squares, rooks and knights with maker's impressed red crown
king height 3 in — 7.7 cm; open board 14.75 x 14.75 in — 37.5 x 37.5 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $1,088
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A.H. Ayres Staunton Pattern Board Cased Chess Set for the Visually Impaired, London, 19th or early 20th century
  • A.H. Ayres Staunton Pattern Board Cased Chess Set for the Visually Impaired, London, 19th or early 20th century

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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