English “Washington” Chess Set, 18th Century 19th century print of london pawns with baluster knops

pawns with baluster knops

rooks as raised bulbous rusticated turrets

rooks as raised turrets with knopped battlements

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

2cm high (just over 2 inches)

English “Washington” Chess Set, 18th Century 19th century print of london pawns with baluster knopsAn 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