Games

1795 Calvert Chess Box

 
18th C. reproduction. Exquisite detail in faux ivory.
Mahogany finished box with drawers and space for each individual piece.
A.D. 1795 Calvert Chess Box An ancient game, still growing in popularity.
A game known for the beauty of its pieces, and for the challenge it poses to the mind.
Early games made in ivory by master carvers and turners were often in red and white,
or green and white combinations. Our game is an exact reproduction of an original
made by John Calvert, a Master of the Worshipful Company of Turners in London in 1795.
The faux-ivory set of 32 pieces comes in a beautiful hardwood box with an inlaid chessboard top.
The box is a work of art in its own right. Each side has a drawer with the chess pieces
each in felt-lined compartments. Ornately cast bronze feet and drawer pulls.
What beautiful set!

Made of Mahogany, Resin, Brass
Color: Brown, Tan, Red, Ivory

L 14.96" x W 14.96" x H 4.33"