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NEW IN THE BOX LTD EDITION 18/500 ROBERT BURNS SCOTTiSH CHESS SET

$10,229.58
£7,500
€8,715.67
CA$14,095.86
A$15,378.21
CHF 8,142.67
MX$184,274.70
NOK 103,701.38
SEK 94,827.22
DKK 65,078.57

About the Item

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new in the box Sterling 1314 made Robert Burns Pewter Chess set and pieces with all the original documentation in a limited edition collection 18/500 RRP £12,500 I also have the matching "Battle of Bannockburn" chess set which retails for a cool £15,000 With a serving of imagination and a sprinkling of poetic licence, we present an exceptional chess set, dedicated to the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns. This Chess Set celebrates Robert Burns through the characters from his vivid imaginings and those mere mortals who weaved their way through his life - or he, through theirs. The board is covered with Burns scripture, it is sublime, all the original collectors information and documents are included along with the custom made case, this suite is sublime The condition is brand new in the box never played and only removed to take the pictures Dimensions of the box Height:- 11.5cm Width:- 52cm Depth:- 52cm Dimensions of the board Height:- 1.7cm Width:- 50.3cm Depth:- 50.3cm Tallest piece height 10cm, smallest 4.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823347699922

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