Description
High Quality Victorian Mahogany Antique Chess Table / Drafts Table
Of high quality and smaller proportions, this wonderful antique chess table may be used as an occasional table or to play drafts or chess and dates from around 1860. It has a circular beautifully figured top with a drafts / chess inlay squares surrounded by a Burr ash and mahogany moulded edge. This stunning antique table stands on a beautifully turned spiral pedestal with tripod splayed legs, having fine carvings and the mahogany has aged to a warm rich shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional coloured furniture wax.
Approximate Dimensions are:
Height: 54 cm / 21 inches
Diameter: 34 cm / 13.5 inches
Ref No: 07721
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What is an Antique Chess Table?
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 1000 years, but was popular in Europe and especially in Britain in the 19th century. New chess tournaments were introduced along with chess clocks in 1883 and the first world chess championship in 1886. This lead to a rise in demand for new chess boards and this is why inlaid chess tables became so popular in the Victorian home. These antique tables were used by the wealthy, so no expense was spared in their construction with beautifully figured Walnut or fine inlaid Rosewoods used, often with boxwood and ebony inlaid squares. Chess became so popular, they even made small travelling chess sets for use whilst on the train. The chess pieces would be made from wood, Ivory and bone and would usually be in a separate hinged box.
