English “Washington” Chess Set, 18th Century 19th century print of london rooks as reeded monobloc turrets

rooks as reeded monobloc turrets

rooks as raised turrets with knopped battlements

Dimensions: 12

owner's monogram in gilt to the inside of the lid

Width: 47cm

English “Washington” Chess Set, 18th Century 19th century print of london rooks as reeded monobloc turretsAn English Washington Pattern Ivory Chess Set, Late 18th Century one side stained red, the other side left natural, kings with multi knops and cogged crowns, queens with multi knops and ball finials, bishops as mitres, knights as arched horses heads, rooks as raised turrets with knopped battlements, the chessmen with wide turned circular bases, in a wooden box with a sliding lid King: 9cm high Pawn: 4. 4cm high Box: 17. 7cm long Stock Reference: VS