Item Specifics

• Game Type: Chess

• Year/Era: Antique (Pre-1920) / Victorian or Edwardian

• Material: Leather, Brass, Celluloid/Bone & Metal Discs

• Features: Portable, Travel Set, Peg-in Design, Patent Marked

• Condition: Used (See description for condition notes

Antique Victorian / Edwardian Leather Travel Pocket Chess Set – "Patent" Marked

Description:

Available for auction or buy-it-now is a fascinating antique portable pocket chess set, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Designed for travel, this set features a beautifully engineered leather-bound folding board with an integrated peg-and-socket system to secure pieces mid-game.

The interior features a dual-tone brown and black leather board with star-cut peg holes. The borders are equipped with storage holes for captured pieces, and the left margin features a crisp, gilt-stamped "PATENT" mark.

Pieces:

• Features a complete set of circular metal-rimmed discs with bone or early celluloid faces.

• One side features crisp black illustrations, the opposing side features red illustrations.

• All 32 pieces are present, each with its underside peg intact.

Condition Report:

This item is in authentic, unrestored antique condition with clear signs of age and use, giving it wonderful character:

• Exterior: The maroon/purple textured leather casing shows notable wear, scuffing, and rubbing to the corners and edges.

• Spine & Hinges: The leather along the external spine has split/perished due to age, but the heavy brass internal hinges remain firmly secured by their original screws and function smoothly.

• Clasp: The original decorative brass ornate clasp plates are intact, and the wire hook closure functions properly.

• Interior: The internal playing surface is in good antique order with nice coloration. There is a small tear to the leather over the central fold area (see photos).

Please study the high-resolution photographs carefully to satisfy yourself regarding the condition before purchasing