Antique Victorian “The Royal Box of Chessmen” Set – Early Jaques Style Northern Upright – Turned Boxwood & Ebony Finish, c.1900 carved stick the name Ban Chiang conjures

the name Ban Chiang conjures up an image of uniquely painted pottery

These whistles were a vital communication tool in the chaos of trench warfare

showing some age-related use

who realised that despite a ban on the production of decorative ceramics throughout the Second World War in Britain

Antique Victorian “The Royal Box of Chessmen” Set – Early Jaques Style Northern Upright – Turned Boxwood & Ebony Finish, c.1900 carved stick the name Ban Chiang conjuresA charming and complete set of vintage turned wood chess pieces, presented in the original wooden Royal Box of Chessmen. Likely made in Britain c. 19001920, this is a fine example of the Regency or Northern Upright pattern that preceded the Staunton design. Finely turned from natural and ebonised wood, the set includes all major and minor pieces with lathe turned detail and attractive disc collars. The knights are particularly characterful with hand