An English turned ivory chess set
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An English turned ivory chess set

POSSIBLY AFTER JOHN CALVERT, MID 19TH CENTURY

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GBP 411

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An English turned ivory chess set
Possibly after John Calvert, mid 19th century
The Royals with pierced knopped crowns
The king -- 3 1/8in. (8cm.) high, the pawn -- 1½in. (3.8cm.) high

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This pattern is often attibuted to John Calvert, a Master of the Worshipful Company of Turners, established from circa 1795 until the mid 1800's.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Gareth Williams, Master Pieces, Apple Press, 2000, page 47.