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AN ENGLISH BONE 'BARLEYCORN' PATTERN CHESS SET
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AN ENGLISH BONE 'BARLEYCORN' PATTERN CHESS SET

19TH CENTURY

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AN ENGLISH BONE 'BARLEYCORN' PATTERN CHESS SET
19TH CENTURY
The kings and queens with running husk motif carved below the ribbed bodies
The king -- 4¼in. (10.7cm.) high; the pawn -- 1 5/8in. (4.2cm.) high
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This lot is offered without reserve. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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The term 'Barleycorn' typically denotes playing sets with a husk decoration, usually in bands around the kings and queens, turned and carved generally in bone throughout the 19th century. See Michael Mark, British Chess Sets, V&A and Chess Collectors International, 1986, exhibit 13 & 14.