'Whittington Pattern’ Chess Set, circa 1890 bakelite chess set Chess Squares: 5

Chess Squares: 5

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inlaid with Irish shamrocks

A British Chess Company (BCC) Staunton Boxwood & Ebony Chess Set

and in the original box

'Whittington Pattern’ Chess Set, circa 1890 bakelite chess set Chess Squares: 5An English Whittington Pattern Travelling Chess Set, circa 1890 probably retailed by Jaques, the folding mahogany case with two brass hinged flaps (and clasps), the pegged bone pieces stained red and left natural, on alternate Indian rosewood and boxwood squares Width: 40. cm (when open flat) Dimensions: 20. 5cm x 10cm x 6. 5cm (when box closed) Reference: Sir Alan Fersht: "Jaques and British Chess Company Chess Sets, page 56, figure 102. Stock Code: